Día de Muertos
Oct 28 – Nov 2, 2026
Why demand moves
Families build altars (ofrendas) and visit graves: marigolds, pan de muerto, sugar skulls, candles and decorations peak, and tourism rises in Oaxaca, Michoacán and Mexico City.
What peaks
BYZXPO has no listings in this country yet — these are the kinds of business that do well this season.
Plan for this season
See where there's room for you
Compare how many businesses of each busy type are near a place with the country as a whole: gaps, typical or crowded. Free accounts get one check a month; paid plans get more.
Sign in to use itBusiness ideas for this season
Pan de muerto and sugar skull orders
Low start-up costAltar decoration kits
Low start-up costKey dates
Start getting ready
Sep 30 · 4 weeks before
Starts
Oct 28 · In 9 days
Ends
Nov 2
Get ready checklist
Pre-order cempasúchil (marigold) supply
Bake to order in the last week of October
Questions about Día de Muertos in Mexico
When is Día de Muertos 2026 in Mexico?
Día de Muertos 2026 in Mexico runs from October 28, 2026 to November 2, 2026.
Which businesses are busiest during Día de Muertos?
florists, bakeries, craft stores, tour operators and restaurants see the most demand. Families build altars (ofrendas) and visit graves: marigolds, pan de muerto, sugar skulls, candles and decorations peak, and tourism rises in Oaxaca, Michoacán and Mexico City.
When should businesses start preparing for Día de Muertos?
About 4 weeks before — from September 30, 2026 for Día de Muertos 2026. Pre-order cempasúchil (marigold) supply
What business can I start for Día de Muertos?
Ideas for Día de Muertos: pan de muerto and sugar skull orders (low start-up cost) and altar decoration kits (low start-up cost).