Flag Day was introduced by President Lazaro Cardenas, a man best known for having nationalized Mexican oil reserves in the 1930’s. Army Day, also known as Dia de la Lealtad (Day of Loyalty), commemorates the day when President Madero was escorted to the National Palace by cadets of the nation’s military college. These are not holidays although some states and municipalities may observe them and offer workers time off in their locale. In addition to the national holidays decreed by statute, Mexico observes a number of other Civic Holidays. Christmas Day is observed with a public holiday in Mexico. The next holiday is due to be observed on December 1, 2018. On the date of transition, which is December 1 every six years, Mexico observes a public holiday. Mexico’s Federal Government and Presidency returns for re-election every six years. The date is observed on the third Monday in November.
November 20 commemorates the start date of Mexico’s 1910 revolution, led by Francisco I. Mexico’s banks and businesses close on November 2, to observe this important religious holiday in Mexico.ĭia de la Revolucion. Mexico’s “Day of the Dead”, celebrations take place over 2 days (November 1st and 2nd) and contemporarily, October 31 is often included, taking-in Halloween. Independence celebrations take place on the evening of September 15 September 16 is a public holiday. This date commemorates the date when Father Miguel Hidalgo made his ‘cry for independence’ on Septemin the town of Dolores Hidalgo - an event that ultimately led to Mexico’s independence from Spanish rule. All banks and offices close, but most shopping centers remain open for business. Mexico, like many other industrialized countries, Mexico celebrates Labor Day on May 1 every year, commemorating the advent of worker’s unions. See Blog: Mexico City During Easter Week May 1:ĭia del Trabajo. In Mexico, Maundy Thursday and Good Friday are designated public holidays. Easter week holidays vary depending on each year: consult your calendar for details. See Blog: A Brief Comment on Benito Juarez March/April: The date is observed on the nearest Monday to his birth date every March. The birth date of Benito Juarez, Mexico’s first and most revered President, is celebrated with a public holiday.
This day celebrates the promulgation of the country’s 1917 Constitution The date is observed on the first Monday in February. Banks, offices and factories remain closed. There are currently ten statutory holiday dates in Mexico, as follows: January 1Īño Nuevo. Statutory holidays are dates decreed as national holidays for all workers in Mexico. Principal Annual Festivity Dates in Mexico Once the main celebrations are over, there is a fireworks competition on Cocó beach at the far end of Postiguet beach, every night until the feast day of Saint Peter oh 29th June.Statutory Public Holidays Dates in Mexico The Hogueras de San Juan include one of the most important bullfighting events in Spain. It is a festival dedicated to fire, including events such as the proclamation (The Pregón), the setting up of the bonfires (the Plantà), the procession of the effigies (Cabalgata del Ninot), parades and processions in different neighbourhoods of the city and the main event on the 24th June, the feast day of Saint John Baptist, when large satirical statues made of cardboard and wood are set alight. This festival has been officially declared to be of International Tourist Interest and its origins lie in the tradition of burning useless objects with the arrival of the summer solstice.This is the most important celebration, beginning on the 20th June and lasting until the 29th. One of the most important events in the city’s diary.
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