All Saints' Day 2229
Date this year: 2229-10-31 (Saturday)
Swedish name: Alla helgons dag
Background
All Saints’ Day is a day of remembrance for saints and the departed. In Sweden it is widely observed through visits to cemeteries and the lighting of candles, creating one of the year’s most visible public rituals of collective remembrance.
History
The observance has medieval Christian roots and historically included masses and prayers for the departed. In Sweden it evolved into a tradition with strong cultural expression, particularly through the modern nationwide practice of candlelit cemeteries. Sweden also reformed the holiday’s placement in the mid-20th century by moving it from a fixed date to a Saturday observance.
Why is it on this date?
In Sweden it is set to the Saturday between 31 October and 6 November, which is why the exact calendar date changes each year.