When Is the Feast?

When is Day of the Dead 2026? + Free Dairy-Free Menu

Day of the Dead 2026 falls on November 2, 2026 — 13 days to prepare

Dairy-Free Day of the Dead feast spread
Approved Dairy-Free Menu

Prep time: 180 minsDifficulty: Medium

Starter Course

Tostadas de Tinga de Pollo (Sin Crema)

Smoky chipotle chicken tinga piled on crisp tostadas — all the flavor, hold the crema. Lime and cilantro do the heavy lifting.

Main Feast Piece

Dairy-Free Mole Poblano with Turkey

A rich, dark mole made without a drop of dairy — chiles, chocolate, and spices doing all the talking over tender turkey legs.

Sweet Confection

Pan de Muerto with Atole de Vainilla

Orange-blossom bread of the dead with a dairy-free vanilla atole, thickened the traditional way with masa.

Accompanying Sides

Esquites Sin Crema

Street-corn cups with lime, chile, and cilantro — bright and dairy-free.

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