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1JanThu
New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Mandatory rest day under Article 74 of the Federal Labour Law (LFT); offices, banks, government and customs closed.
“Happy New Year” · ¡Feliz Año Nuevo!
Holidays & cultural calendar · 2026–2027
Mexico: public holidays, festivals and cultural events
Business slows sharply during Semana Santa (Holy Week) and from 12 December (Guadalupe) to 6 January (Reyes) – the 'Guadalupe–Reyes' season; Mondays-holidays create long weekends ('puentes').
- Public holidays 2026
- 7
- Public holidays 2027
- 8
- Weekend
- Sat–Sun (many firms work Saturday mornings)
- Calendars
- Gregorian
From today to 31 December 2026
Greetings and notices for Mexico
A banner for every holiday and cultural event until the end of the year – share it with partners or download it for e-mail and social media.
Mexico calendar 2026
March 2026
June 2026
July 2026
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January 2026
- 6JanTue
Epiphany (Three Kings' Day) Día de Reyes
Families share the Rosca de Reyes; children receive gifts. Normal working day; marks the end of the extended Guadalupe–Reyes holiday season.
“Happy Three Kings' Day” · ¡Feliz Día de Reyes!
February 2026
- 2FebMon
Constitution Day Día de la Constitución
Mandatory rest day under Article 74 of the Federal Labour Law (LFT) (first Monday of February, marking the 1917 Constitution); banks and government closed.
- 18FebWed
Ash Wednesday Miércoles de Ceniza
Start of Lent; many Catholics attend Mass to receive ashes. Normal working day.
March 2026
- 16MarMon
Benito Juárez's Birthday Natalicio de Benito Juárez
Mandatory rest day under Article 74 of the Federal Labour Law (LFT) (third Monday of March, honouring President Benito Juárez, born 21 March 1806); banks and government closed.
April 2026
- 2AprThu
Holy Thursday Jueves Santo
Not an LFT rest day, but a CNBV bank holiday; government offices and many businesses close for Semana Santa (Holy Week), a major vacation period.
- 3AprFri
Good Friday Viernes Santo
Not an LFT rest day, but a CNBV bank holiday; most offices and businesses close as Holy Week peaks.
May 2026
- 1MayFri
Labour Day Día del Trabajo
Mandatory rest day under Article 74 of the Federal Labour Law (LFT); offices, banks and factories closed.
- 10MaySun
Mother's Day Día de las Madres
One of Mexico's most important family occasions (always 10 May); many employers give mothers the afternoon or day off.
“Happy Mother's Day” · ¡Feliz Día de las Madres!
June 2026
- 11JunThu
FIFA World Cup 2026 opening day (Mexico City) Inauguración del Mundial 2026
Mexico City's government declared the opening-match day at Estadio Azteca a local holiday (feriado) in CDMX; expect closures and traffic restrictions in host cities (Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey) on match days through July.
September 2026
- 15SeptTue
Independence Eve – El Grito Noche del Grito
Evening re-enactment of Hidalgo's 'Cry of Dolores' in every plaza; many offices close early.
“Viva México!” · ¡Viva México!
- 16SeptWed
Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Mandatory rest day under Article 74 of the Federal Labour Law (LFT); national day marking the 1810 start of the War of Independence, with parades. Offices, banks and customs closed.
“Happy Independence Day” · ¡Feliz Día de la Independencia! ¡Viva México!
November 2026
- 1NovSun
Day of the Dead Día de Muertos
UNESCO-listed tradition honouring deceased relatives with altars (ofrendas), marigolds and cemetery vigils (1–2 November). 2 November is a CNBV bank holiday in 2026.
“Happy Day of the Dead” · ¡Feliz Día de Muertos!
- 16NovMon
Revolution Day Día de la Revolución
Mandatory rest day under Article 74 of the Federal Labour Law (LFT) (third Monday of November, marking the 1910 Revolution); banks and government closed.
December 2026
- 12DecSat
Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe
Mexico's most important religious feast, with millions of pilgrims at the Basilica in Mexico City; CNBV bank holiday (falls on a weekend in 2026). Starts the 'Guadalupe–Reyes' holiday season.
- 16DecWed
Las Posadas
Nine nights of processions and parties re-enacting Mary and Joseph's search for shelter; office year-end parties and slowdown.
- 24DecThu
Christmas Eve Nochebuena
Main Christmas family celebration (dinner at midnight); most businesses close early.
- 25DecFri
Christmas Day Navidad
Mandatory rest day under Article 74 of the Federal Labour Law (LFT); most businesses closed; slowdown continues until early January.
“Merry Christmas and Happy New Year” · ¡Feliz Navidad y Próspero Año Nuevo!
Mexico calendar 2027
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January 2027
- 1JanFri
New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Mandatory rest day under Article 74 of the Federal Labour Law (LFT); offices, banks, government and customs closed.
“Happy New Year” · ¡Feliz Año Nuevo!
- 6JanWed
Epiphany (Three Kings' Day) Día de Reyes
Families share the Rosca de Reyes; children receive gifts. Normal working day; marks the end of the extended Guadalupe–Reyes holiday season.
“Happy Three Kings' Day” · ¡Feliz Día de Reyes!
February 2027
- 1FebMon
Constitution Day Día de la Constitución
Mandatory rest day under Article 74 of the Federal Labour Law (LFT) (first Monday of February, marking the 1917 Constitution); banks and government closed.
- 10FebWed
Ash Wednesday Miércoles de Ceniza
Start of Lent; many Catholics attend Mass to receive ashes. Normal working day.
March 2027
- 15MarMon
Benito Juárez's Birthday Natalicio de Benito Juárez
Mandatory rest day under Article 74 of the Federal Labour Law (LFT) (third Monday of March, honouring President Benito Juárez, born 21 March 1806); banks and government closed.
- 25MarThu
Holy Thursday Jueves Santo
Date estimated – confirmed closer to the day
Not an LFT rest day, but a CNBV bank holiday; government offices and many businesses close for Semana Santa (Holy Week), a major vacation period. 2027 bank calendar expected; not yet published.
- 26MarFri
Good Friday Viernes Santo
Date estimated – confirmed closer to the day
Not an LFT rest day, but a CNBV bank holiday; most offices and businesses close as Holy Week peaks. 2027 bank calendar expected; not yet published.
May 2027
- 1MaySat
Labour Day Día del Trabajo
Mandatory rest day under Article 74 of the Federal Labour Law (LFT); offices, banks and factories closed.
- 10MayMon
Mother's Day Día de las Madres
One of Mexico's most important family occasions (always 10 May); many employers give mothers the afternoon or day off.
“Happy Mother's Day” · ¡Feliz Día de las Madres!
June 2027
- 6JunSun
Federal election day Jornada electoral federal
Federal midterm elections (Chamber of Deputies; judicial elections may also be held); election days are mandatory rest days under LFT Art. 74. Falls on a Sunday.
September 2027
- 15SeptWed
Independence Eve – El Grito Noche del Grito
Evening re-enactment of Hidalgo's 'Cry of Dolores' in every plaza; many offices close early.
“Viva México!” · ¡Viva México!
- 16SeptThu
Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Mandatory rest day under Article 74 of the Federal Labour Law (LFT); national day marking the 1810 start of the War of Independence, with parades. Offices, banks and customs closed.
“Happy Independence Day” · ¡Feliz Día de la Independencia! ¡Viva México!
November 2027
- 1NovMon
Day of the Dead Día de Muertos
UNESCO-listed tradition honouring deceased relatives with altars (ofrendas), marigolds and cemetery vigils (1–2 November). 2 November is a CNBV bank holiday (expected for 2027).
“Happy Day of the Dead” · ¡Feliz Día de Muertos!
- 15NovMon
Revolution Day Día de la Revolución
Mandatory rest day under Article 74 of the Federal Labour Law (LFT) (third Monday of November, marking the 1910 Revolution); banks and government closed.
December 2027
- 12DecSun
Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe
Mexico's most important religious feast, with millions of pilgrims at the Basilica in Mexico City; CNBV bank holiday (falls on a weekend in 2027). Starts the 'Guadalupe–Reyes' holiday season.
- 16DecThu
Las Posadas
Nine nights of processions and parties re-enacting Mary and Joseph's search for shelter; office year-end parties and slowdown.
- 24DecFri
Christmas Eve Nochebuena
Main Christmas family celebration (dinner at midnight); most businesses close early.
- 25DecSat
Christmas Day Navidad
Mandatory rest day under Article 74 of the Federal Labour Law (LFT); most businesses closed; slowdown continues until early January.
“Merry Christmas and Happy New Year” · ¡Feliz Navidad y Próspero Año Nuevo!
Business closures ahead in Mexico
Days when government offices, customs, banks and most companies close. Allow for them in approval cycles, payment dates, vessel arrivals and site deliveries.
| Date | Occasion | When | Calendar | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov 2026Monday | Revolution DayDía de la Revolución | In 19 days | Gregorian | National |
| 25 Dec 2026Friday | Christmas DayNavidad | In 58 days | Gregorian | National |
| 1 Jan 2027Friday | New Year's DayAño Nuevo | In 65 days | Gregorian | National |
| 1 Feb 2027Monday | Constitution DayDía de la Constitución | In 96 days | Gregorian | National |
| 15 Mar 2027Monday | Benito Juárez's BirthdayNatalicio de Benito Juárez | In 138 days | Gregorian | National |
| 25 Mar 2027Thursday | Holy ThursdayJueves Santo | In 148 days | Gregorianestimated | National (banks, government) |
| 26 Mar 2027Friday | Good FridayViernes Santo | In 149 days | Gregorianestimated | National (banks, government) |
| 1 May 2027Saturday | Labour DayDía del Trabajo | In 185 days | Gregorian | National |
| 16 Sept 2027Thursday | Independence DayDía de la Independencia | In 323 days | Gregorian | National |
| 15 Nov 2027Monday | Revolution DayDía de la Revolución | In 383 days | Gregorian | National |
| 25 Dec 2027Saturday | Christmas DayNavidad | In 423 days | Gregorian | National |
Approvals & RFQs
Send shop drawings for approval at least two weeks before a long holiday – reviews stop while engineers and authorities are away.
Vessel arrival
Customs clearance and container release pause on public holidays; storage and demurrage keep running. Time the ETA after the break.
Landed cost to Mexico →Site deliveries
Crane hire, trucking permits and site access are limited around holidays. Agree the erection sequence and delivery windows in advance.
Vietnam holidays too
Our factory plans production around Tết (Lunar New Year) and National Day – we lock delivery dates for your project well ahead of both.
Request a quotation →Sources & notes
Dates follow official government lists where published. Islamic and other moon-sighting dates, and holidays not yet gazetted for next year, are marked "estimated" and may move by a day. Always confirm with your local partner before fixing a deadline.
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