Lighting candles on graves prior to praying on All Souls’ Day.All Souls' Day for the year 2008 is celebrated/ observed on Sunday, November 2nd.
All Souls' Day always falls on the 2nd day of November each year. The day reminds us of those who are dead and those who are in purgatory and for the living to live holy lives for the purification of their soul.
More information on All Souls' Day. (Dates, Customs and History for All Souls' Day)
| All Souls' Day | |
|---|---|
| Name(s): | All Souls' Day, Day of Remembrance, Commemoration of the Faithful Departed, Defuncts' Day, Feast of All Souls |
| Type: | Observance, Christian, Orthodox Christian |
| When: | November 2 (Western Christian) |
How many days to All Souls' Day 2008?
Sunday, November 2nd is the 306 day of the 2008 calendar year with -10 years, -15 days until the celebration/ observance of All Souls' Day 2008.
November 2008 Holidays
| Date | Holiday | Details | Days to Go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1 | All Saints' Day 2008 | Christian | -3668 |
| Nov 2 | Daylight Saving Time - ends 2008 | Daylight Saving | -3667 |
| Nov 2 | All Souls Day 2008 | Christian | -3667 |
| Nov 11 | Veterans Day 2008 | Federal Holiday | -3658 |
| Nov 27 | Thanksgiving Day 2008 | Federal Holiday | -3642 |
| Nov 28 | Black Friday 2008 | Observance | -3641 |
| Nov 30 | Advent 2008 | Christian | -3639 |