UNDAS 2025 LONG WEEKEND (BY ABC TRAVEL VLOGS PHILIPPINES 🇵🇭

What is Undas? Undas (also known as "Undás" or "All Souls' Day") is a major Filipino tradition held annually around November 1-2 to honor the dead. It combines All Saints' Day (November 1) and All Souls' Day (November 2), blending Catholic rituals with pre-colonial indigenous beliefs. Families visit cemeteries to clean graves, light candles, offer flowers and food, pray for souls, and share meals. It's a time for remembrance, often with a somber yet communal atmosphere, and can extend into a long weekend with travel spikes. Undas 2025 Dates and Schedule Based on the 2025 calendar: October 31, 2025 (Friday): Likely a special non-working holiday in the Philippines, allowing an extended weekend. November 1, 2025 (Saturday): All Saints' Day – Official special non-working holiday. Main day for visiting cemeteries. November 2, 2025 (Sunday): All Souls' Day – Observed on this Sunday, focusing on prayers for the deceased. This creates a 3-day weekend (Fri-Sun), with many Filipinos traveling to provinces. Government offices, banks, and some businesses close, but cemeteries and transport hubs are busy. Traditions and Customs Cemetery Visits: People flock to sites like Manila North Cemetery or Libingan ng mga Bayani. Expect crowds, traffic, and vendor stalls selling candles, wreaths, and sampaguita flowers. Prayers and Offerings: Recite the Rosary, light vigil candles, and leave food (e.g., suman, puto) or drinks on graves as "handaan." Family Gatherings: Post-visit meals with lechon, pancit, or bibingka; storytelling about ancestors. Modern Twists: Some incorporate music or picnics, though purists keep it solemn. Practical Tips for 2025 Travel Prep: Book buses/trains early via PTV or apps like Bookaway. MMDA expects heavy traffic on NLEX/SCTEX—use Waze for real-time updates. Health & Safety: Amid post-pandemic norms, wear masks in crowds; hydrate as November heat persists. Avoid fire hazards with candles. Weather: Expect mild rain (start of typhoon off-season); check PAGASA for forecasts. Eco-Friendly Angle: Opt for biodegradable candles and reusable bags to reduce plastic waste in cemeteries. If you're planning a trip or need recipes for Undas dishes, let me know for more details! 🇵🇭 email ✉️📨/[email protected] Alvin Borja Cunanan email. 052 David St sto Rosario mabalacat city Pampanga Philippines 2010 Gcash/Maya 09614836578 don't skip the adds thanks 🙏 👍 yt studios/ABC travel vlogs YouTube channel/ABC travel vlogs YouTube shorts/ABC travel vlogs Facebook page/[email protected] Instagram/[email protected] TikTok/[email protected] Twitter/[email protected] SUBSCRIBE like comments shares para lagi kayong updated sa aking channel YouTube