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Mexico Public Holidays

Mexico observes a mix of public, national, and regional holidays throughout the year.

Overview

Mexico observes a mix of public, national, and regional holidays throughout the year.

Some holidays are observed nationwide, while others may apply only to specific regions or communities.

Explore the holiday calendar for Mexico by year below.

2026 holidays

A quick look at upcoming holidays in Mexico.

DateDayHoliday
Jan 1ThursdayNew Year's Day
Feb 2MondayConstitution Day
Mar 16MondayBenito Juárez's birthday
Apr 2ThursdayMaundy Thursday
Apr 3FridayGood Friday
May 1FridayLabour Day
Sep 16WednesdayIndependence Day
Nov 16MondayRevolution Day
Dec 25FridayChristmas Day

Holiday calendar by year

Years are listed in ascending order.

About public holidays in Mexico

HolidayCalendar lists public holidays for Mexico by calendar year. From this hub you can open a full year view with every dated entry, or jump to individual holiday pages for more context.

Public holidays are official days when many workplaces, schools, and government offices close or operate on a reduced schedule. For how we separate public holidays from awareness observances on this site, see public holidays and country calendars.

Our Mexico listing covers nationally recognized public holidays in our dataset. Open a year calendar for the full dated list.

Major public holidays in 2026

These are widely recognized anchor holidays in our 2026 Mexico calendar. Open each link for dates in other years and related calendar details.

Additional 2026 public holidays in our data include Revolution Day and Maundy Thursday. See the 2026 holiday table for exact dates.

  • New Year's Day1 January 2026. Opens the calendar year in Mexico.
  • Constitution Day2 February 2026. Commemorates the Mexican Constitution.
  • Benito Juárez's birthday16 March 2026. Honors Benito Juárez, a national public holiday.
  • Good Friday3 April 2026. A major Easter-related public holiday.
  • Labour Day1 May 2026. International Workers' Day, observed nationwide.
  • Independence Day16 September 2026. Mexico's Independence Day on 16 September.
  • Revolution Day16 November 2026. Commemorates the Mexican Revolution.
  • Christmas Day25 December 2026. The main year-end public holiday.

Planning around holidays

Use the year calendars on this hub when you schedule time off, travel, or staffing. Pick a year from the buttons above to see every dated public holiday.

  • Winter and spring: Constitution Day and Benito Juárez's birthday may use observed Monday dates; check the year view.
  • Spring: Holy Week and Easter-related holidays shift each year.
  • September: Independence Day is a major national anchor.
  • Year-end: Christmas-period holidays often create extended breaks.

Plan Your Year Around MX Holidays

Calendar Tool

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