El Grito: Celebrating Sovereignty in Mexico
Independence Day on September 16 —marking events that led to the creation of the Mexican Republic— is the most widely celebrated of Mexico's political holidays
September 16: Mexico's Independence Day
September is Mexico’s Independence Month: Discover the festivities
September is Mexico’s Independence Month: Discover the festivities
September: Mexico’s Month of Flags and Parties
September is the month when Mexico celebrates its Independence Day. Details about the 2021 Independence Day celebrations have yet to be announced
New $100 Peso Banknote Introduced in Mexico
Mexico's central bank introduced a new design for the $100 peso bill on November 12, 2020 featuring scholar and philosopher Sor Juana Inés
New $200 Peso Bank Note Introduced in Mexico
Mexico's central bank introduced a new design for the $200 peso bill in September 2019 featuring heroes from the Mexican revolution movement
Public Holidays in Mexico
Guide to Mexico's public holidays, civic holidays, and annual festivity dates
When to Visit Mexico: Seasons & Events
Mexico offers visitors and foreign residents year-round opportunities to enjoy the climate, culture, and events
Independence and Revolution
By the early 19th century, the local middle classes had grown tired of sharing their wealth with Spain
History of Mexico
A brief introduction to Mexico's History
Famous Street Names in Mexico
Every now and again, Mexico's National Statistics Institute publishes off-beat snippets that have no bearing on the country's economic situation
Mexico Celebrates 200 Years
On September 16, 1810, Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla freed the prisoners in the town of Dolores who had been locked up by the Spanish authorities and called on the people to rebel by ringing the church bells.