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Janal Pixan 2026 in Puerto Juárez: dates, schedule and free shuttles

From October 30 to November 2; City Hall expects about 200,000 visitors and will run free shuttles from Malecón Tajamar and El Crucero.

By Miguel Díaz Miró · Responsible editor ·
Catrinas at the Janal Pixan festival in Puerto Juárez, Cancún

Cancún's Day of the Dead festival, Janal Pixan 2026, will take place from October 30 to November 2 in Puerto Juárez, and Benito Juárez City Hall expects about 200,000 visitors, up from roughly 140,000 last year, according to the municipal government.

Main program

According to City Hall and the Municipal Institute of Culture and the Arts (ICA), headed by Carlos López Jiménez:

  • Friday, October 30, 4:30 p.m.: sea procession of catrinas and catrines, departing from the pier on Calle 45 in Puerto Juárez.
  • Friday, October 30, 6:30 p.m.: parade in Puerto Juárez.
  • October 31 and November 1, 7:00 p.m.: Cena de Ánimas (Supper of the Souls).
  • Concha Acústica, 6:00 p.m.: performances by more than 50 local artists and five municipal companies.
  • Also: the "El Camino de los Abuelos" walk, altar and catrina contests and a food pavilion.

There will also be activities at Parque de Las Palapas and the municipal cemeteries.

Getting there

The city will provide free transportation to Puerto Juárez from Malecón Tajamar and El Crucero, starting at 5:00 p.m.

With crowds of that size expected, plan ahead:

  • Take the free shuttle rather than driving; parking in Puerto Juárez is limited.
  • If you want to see the 4:30 p.m. sea procession, arrive early; free shuttles start at 5:00 p.m.
  • Bring water, cash for the food pavilion and rain gear, since rain continues in Cancún this time of year.
  • Agree on a meeting point with your family in case you get separated.
  • If you live in Puerto Juárez or use the area to reach Isla Mujeres, allow extra travel time on those days.

Janal Pixan ("food of the souls" in Maya) is the Yucatán Peninsula's Day of the Dead tradition, and the Puerto Juárez festival has become one of the busiest public events on the city's calendar.

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