Topic - Events & Holidays

In 2006, Mexico’s Congress passed a law that decreed three important public holidays should be observed on the third Monday of the month in which they pass, instead of being observed on their historical date.  One of these three includes Dia de la Revolucion that, instead of being observed on November 20th, would be observed […]

The first and second days of November mark one of the most important cultural and religious festivals on Mexico’s events calendar: Day of the Dead – a festival that emphasizes remembrance of past lives and celebration of the continuity of life.  Traditionally, November 1st honors deceased children and November 2nd honors deceased adults.
An important feature […]

Mexico observes a number of dates throughout the year to commemorate and celebrate key historical and cultural events in the country’s history.
There are currently ten statutory national holidays in Mexico; however, only nine are observed annually; the tenth one, on December 1, is only observed every six years, on the occasion of a Presidential inauguration.
Where […]

This Sunday, April 5, clock-time in Mexico is moved forward by one hour in all states except Sonora.  Sonora, a state bordering Arizona, does not adhere to the Daylight Saving Time (DST) protocol and thus keeps its clocks in-step with its US-neighbor.
As we outlined in a blog article last month, spring clock-time changes have taken […]

Mexico is a top destination for group events: in addition to the large number of conferences and expos held here each year, people also choose Mexico for team-building events, family reunions, special celebrations, weddings, and other social events such as alumni reunions and social club outings.
If you’re planning a big conference or expo, your choices […]

2008 was an active year for Mexperience.  Throughout the last twelve months, we have continued to invest in new features and content services which help you learn more about Mexico and which enable you to make smart, informed, decisions concerning travel, lifestyle and real estate options.
Our sustained investment is paying dividends: Mexperience’s membership base has continued its extraordinary growth; […]

December 16th marks the start of the annual Posadas Navideñas in Mexico.
Posada is a Spanish word for “inn”, and the Posadas Navideñas, which recall events leading up to the Nativity of Jesus, are a huge Christmas tradition in Mexico.  A Posada begins with street a procession that re-enacts Mary and Joseph’s search for an inn on […]

December is one of the busiest festive months of the year in Mexico.
In villages, towns and cities across the country, local communities prepare for and celebrate a range of Christmas and New Year festivities, with particular emphasis on Posadas, processions which re-enact Joseph and Mary’s search for an inn, and which end with a party, featuring music, dance, costume […]

One of Mexico’s most important — and well attended — religious festivals is Day of Dead, celebrated on the first and second of November each year.  Far from being a morbid event, Day of Dead emphasizes remembrance of past lives and celebration of the continuity of life.
Day of the Dead is one of the most passionately celebrated events […]

Towns and cities across Mexico are preparing for the country’s Independence Day festivities which take place this month.  Walk around almost any town in Mexico now and you’ll see streets, town squares, schools, shops and commercial centers being dressed in patriotic decorations showing off a display of reds whites and greens – Mexico’s official colors.
Ambulant […]