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Mexico : Public Holidays and Bank Holidays 2025 2026 2027

Public Holidays in Mexico

Mexico has a rich cultural heritage reflected in its public holidays, which commemorate important historical events, national heroes, and traditions. These holidays often involve family gatherings, parades, and various festive activities that highlight the country's vibrant history and cultural identity.

• New Year's Day

  • Date: January 1
  • Origin and Significance: Celebrates the beginning of the new year according to the Gregorian calendar.
  • Traditions: Families gather for celebrations including fireworks, parties, and traditional meals. It is a public holiday with businesses and government offices closed.

• Constitution Day

  • Date: Observed on the first Monday of February (originally February 5)
  • Origin and Significance: Marks the promulgation of the Mexican Constitution of 1917, a foundational legal document in Mexico's history.
  • Traditions: Government and educational institutions hold ceremonies; patriotic events and public celebrations occur.

• Benito Juárez's Birthday

  • Date: Observed on the third Monday of March (originally March 21)
  • Origin and Significance: Honors the birth of Benito Juárez, a revered Mexican president known for his efforts to modernize the country and defend its sovereignty.
  • Traditions: Commemorative events and public speeches celebrate Juárez’s legacy; it is a day of national pride.

• Labor Day

  • Date: May 1
  • Origin and Significance: Celebrates the contributions and achievements of workers worldwide, adopted from international labor movements.
  • Traditions: Parades, demonstrations, and various labor union activities take place; businesses and schools are closed.

• Independence Day

  • Date: September 16
  • Origin and Significance: Marks the start of the Mexican War of Independence from Spain in 1810.
  • Traditions: Festivities include the famous "Grito de Dolores" reenactment, fireworks, parades, and patriotic music; it is one of the most important national holidays.

• Revolution Day

  • Date: Observed on the third Monday of November (originally November 20)
  • Origin and Significance: Commemorates the start of the Mexican Revolution in 1910, a major social and political upheaval.
  • Traditions: Military parades, public ceremonies, and educational activities reflect on the revolution's impact.

• Christmas Day

  • Date: December 25
  • Origin and Significance: Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, widely observed by Christians in Mexico.
  • Traditions: Family gatherings, festive meals, the exchange of gifts, and religious ceremonies are common; public and private institutions close for the holiday.

Site officiel de référence

• Gobierno de México - Official government portal