Mexico Public & National Holidays (2026)

The population of Mexico, 127,908,424, is equivalent to 1.65% of the total world population. It is the third largest country in Latin America and is home to landscapes of mountains, ancient ruins and colonial-era towns that attract those fond of Mexican culture. Mexico has a rich and vibrant culture that was influenced by ancient civilizations such as the Maya and Aztec civilizations. Their people are proud of their heritage and each region in Mexico have their own cultural practices and celebrations.

Mexico’s total area covers 1.973 million km² which includes approximately 6,000 square kilometers of islands in the Pacific Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea, and Gulf of California.

Public holidays in Mexico consist of religious and national holidays observed by Mexicans across the country.

When are public holidays in Mexico?

Which are the public holidays in Mexico?

New Year’s Day
New Year’s Day is a public holiday in Mexico, marking the first day of the new year in the Gregorian calendar and is celebrated worldwide.

Constitution Day
The Mexican Constitution Day celebrates the ratification of the Constitution of 1917, which was the first constitution in the world to feature social rights and influenced the Weimar Constitution of 1919 and the Russian Constitution of 1918.

Benito Juárez’s Birthday
This day celebrates Benito Juárez’s birthday, a 19th century president who stood against the French intervention in Mexico. Juárez campaigned for equal rights for the indigenous people, promoted the defence of national sovereignty and reduced the influence of the Catholic Church on Mexican politics.

Maundy Thursday
Also known as Holy Thursday or Good Thursday, this holiday commemorates Jesus’ last supper with his disciples and the institution of the Lord’s Supper and established the ceremony known as the Eucharist.

Good Friday
Observed by many Christians in Mexico, Good Friday commemorates the death and crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

Labor Day
Labor Day (Día del Trabajo), also known as May Day (Primero de Mayo), is a public holiday in Mexico. As a result, many schools, banks, government offices and businesses are closed.

Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo marks Mexico’s independence from foreign rulers. On this day in 1862, President Benito Juárez sent troops to face an invading French army that was marching toward Mexico City.

Independence Day
Also known as ‘Día de la Independencia’ or ‘Grito de Dolores’, Mexico’s Independence Day marks the anniversary of the Mexican War of Independence against Spain in 1810.

The Day of the Races
The Day of the Races commemorates the discovery of America in 1492 by Christopher Colombus and is celebrated in Mexico on the 12th of October every year.

Day of the Dead
Known as ‘Día de los Muertos’, this holiday remembers loved ones who have passed away. This holiday stems from ancient indigenous people of Mexico who believed that the souls of the dead return to visit their living relatives each year.

Revolution Day
The Mexican Revolution Day marks the beginning of the Mexican Revolution in 1910.

Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe
In Mexico, this holiday marks an appearance of the Virgin Mary to a young indigenous man in 1531. The Mexican people will make their way to Mexico’s chief religious center at the Basilica of the Virgin of Guadalupe, where they will celebrate the Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe

Christmas Day
Similarly to countries around the world, Christmas Day in Mexico celebrates the nativity of Jesus Christ.

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