Mexico Public Holidays 2026
In 2026, Mexico has 7 days off for public holidays (including substitute days) and 7 other observances that are not days off. There are 5 breaks of three days or more; the longest is 3 days for Constitution Day (Sat, Jan 31 – Mon, Feb 2).
- Days off
- 7
- Substitute days
- 0
- Long weekends
- 5
Public holidays
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Type | Lunar date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Año Nuevo | Holiday | L11/13 |
| Mon, Feb 2 | Constitution Day | Día de la Constitución | Holiday | L12/15 |
| Mon, Mar 16 | Benito Juárez's Birthday | Natalicio de Benito Juárez | Holiday | L1/28 |
| Fri, May 1 | Labor Day | Día del Trabajo | Holiday | L3/15 |
| Wed, Sep 16 | Independence Day | Día de la Independencia | Holiday | L8/6 |
| Mon, Nov 16 | Revolution Day | Día de la Revolución | Holiday | L10/8 |
| Fri, Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Navidad | Holiday | L11/17 |
Long weekends
| Period | Days | Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 31 – Mon, Feb 2 | 3 | Constitution Day |
| Sat, Mar 14 – Mon, Mar 16 | 3 | Benito Juárez's Birthday |
| Fri, May 1 – Sun, May 3 | 3 | Labor Day |
| Sat, Nov 14 – Mon, Nov 16 | 3 | Revolution Day |
| Fri, Dec 25 – Sun, Dec 27 | 3 | Christmas Day |
Other observances (not days off)
| Date | Holiday | Lunar date |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Feb 2 | Candlemas | L12/15 |
| Sat, Feb 14 | Valentine's Day | L12/27 |
| Sun, May 10 | Mother's Day | L3/24 |
| Tue, Sep 15 | Independence Day Eve | L8/5 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | All Saints' Day | L9/23 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | Day of the Dead | L9/24 |
| Sat, Dec 12 | Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe | L11/4 |
How the holidays work
Mexico’s mandatory rest days are set by the Federal Labour Law. Constitution Day, Benito Juárez’s Birthday and Revolution Day are moved to Mondays to create long weekends, and in years when federal power changes hands, the inauguration day is also a rest day.
Holy Week, the Day of the Dead and the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe are widely celebrated but are not mandatory rest days.
Holidays are calculated from current law and announced arrangements and are for reference only; the local government’s announcement is authoritative. Select a date to open it in the calendar.
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