Discovering Mexico’s Annual Public Holidays
Mexico observes several dates throughout the year to commemorate important historical, cultural and religious events; some are national public holidays
Public Holidays in Mexico
Articles and guides to help you learn about Mexico’s Public Holidays
Articles and guides to help you learn about Mexico’s Public Holidays
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: Mexico’s Month of Flags and Parties
Mexico celebrates its Independence in September—when streets, buildings and establishments get dressed in the country's national colors of green, white and red
Cinco de Mayo in Mexico
It had been mentioned that Mexico's Cinco de Mayo holiday is more celebrated among Mexicans in the U.S. than it is in Mexico
Semana Santa: Mexico’s Easter Holiday in 2025
Easter Week is one of Mexico's important religious holidays and is also the most popular week of the year for family vacations in Mexico
Semana Santa — Tips for Traveling During Easter in Mexico
The two busiest times of the year for travel in Mexico are during Christmas and New Year, and Holy Week—that begins on the weekend of Palm Sunday
History & Holidays: A Brief Comment on Benito Juárez
An indigenous orphan from Oaxaca rose to inspire a nation, provide a benchmark of political life, and become the most revered of all Mexican presidents
Enjoying Mexico’s Three Long-Weekend Holidays
Mexico's three long-weekend holidays are well-established on the Mexican calendar and one of them also forms part of Mexico's 'Black Friday' shopping event
Mexico’s Constitution Marked with a National Holiday
Mexico's Constitution was legalized on February 5th 1917, and its enactment is marked with a long-weekend national holiday
Enjoying the New Year’s Eve Celebrations in Mexico
The Guadalupe-Reyes festive period continues after Christmas in Mexico with ample opportunities to celebrate and welcome-in the New Year
The History Surrounding Virgin Guadalupe and Juan Diego
December 12th, Día de Guadalupe, is one of Mexico’s most important religious events that also heralds the start of the holiday season in Mexico
November 20th: Anniversary of Mexico’s Revolution Day
November 20th is the anniversary of the start of the 1910 – 1917 Mexican Revolution. The date is observed on the third Monday in November
