All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day, Italy

In Italy, All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day are celebrated separately on November 1st and 2nd. All Saints' Day, or Ognissanti in Italian, is the feast day of a large number of Catholic Saints, and it is a public holiday, much like Christmas or Easter. On that day, no one works or attends class in Italy. In Italian, All Souls' Day is known as Giorno dei Morti, and it is a day when Italians remember those who have passed away.

In reality, both days have been dedicated to the deceased. On November 1st, it is customary to attend Mass followed by a visit to the burial place. Frequently, Mass is officially celebrated at the graveyard; on other times, Mass is held in the congregation; and after that, there is a march that brings people to the burial field, where the priest favors the deceased.