México Public Holidays 2026 – Official Regional Holiday Dates & Calendar

Q: How many statutory public holidays are observed in México?

México observes 4 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as Mexico nationally, since México doesn't set its own separate statutory list — plus movable religious and lunar observances updated live in the calendar.

🗓️ Public Holidays in México, Mexico

Planning business schedules or travel in México, Mexico? Here is the complete public holiday reference for México, detailing official statutory observances and bank non-working days.

Businesses, regional banks, and administrative offices across México observe statutory public holidays in accordance with national labor regulations and official government decrees. In México, statutory fixed-date public holidays (including Benito Juárez Day on March 21) mandate official non-working status for banks and government departments.

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📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — México, Mexico

This is Mexico's national public holiday calendar — the same live calendar shown on Mexico's country-level holiday page — embedded here because public holidays are set nationally and apply uniformly across México and the rest of Mexico, not a separate México-specific calendar.

◀ Showing upcoming public holidays — use the back arrow in the calendar toolbar to browse earlier dates this year.

🏛️ Official Statutory Public Holidays Applicable in México

These are Mexico's official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same national list shown on Mexico's country holiday page — mandated by national labor law and applicable across every state and city in Mexico, including México. These non-working days apply to government administrative offices, commercial banking institutions, and schools statewide.

Holiday Name	Fixed Date	Category	Closure Status	Official Source
Benito Juárez Day	March 21	Federal Holiday (Ley Federal del Trabajo)	Full Federal Closure (Mandatory Paid Rest Day under Art. 74)	www.gob.mx
Labor Day (Día del Trabajo)	May 1	Federal Holiday	Full Federal Closure	www.gob.mx
Independence Day (Día de la Independencia)	September 16	Federal Holiday	Full Federal Closure (Banks & Schools Closed)	www.gob.mx
Revolution Day (Día de la Revolución)	November 20	Federal Holiday	Full Federal Closure	www.gob.mx

🧳 Upcoming Long Weekends in México

Statutory holidays landing on a Monday, Friday, Tuesday or Thursday create a long-weekend opportunity — here's what's coming up.

Holiday	Date	Opportunity
Revolution Day (Día de la Revolución)	Fri, Nov 20, 2026	Automatic 3-day weekend

📖 Understanding Public Holidays in México

Public offices, banks and schools throughout México close on the same fixed-date statutory holidays observed nationwide, since public holidays in Mexico are a matter of national labor law rather than state-by-state decree.

If a statutory holiday lands on a Saturday or Sunday in México, the following Monday is commonly declared a substitute non-working day by official gazette — check the live calendar above for the specific year-by-year date.

As México's capital, Toluca de Lerdo observes the identical statutory calendar — there's no separate capital-city holiday list distinct from the rest of México.

Frequently Asked Questions — México Public Holidays

Are banks and government offices closed on public holidays in México?

Yes, they do. México follows Mexico's statutory calendar exactly, so banks, government offices and schools throughout the state close on every officially mandated non-working day.

How many statutory public holidays are observed in México?

México observes 4 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as Mexico nationally, since México doesn't set its own separate statutory list — plus movable religious and lunar observances updated live in the calendar.

How can I plan a long weekend around public holidays in México?

Check the day of the week for upcoming holidays in the live calendar above. Public holidays landing on Monday or Friday create an automatic 3-day weekend for travel across México.

Do public holidays in México differ from the rest of Mexico?

No — public holidays in Mexico are set at the national level, not decided state by state, so México observes exactly the same statutory holidays as every other state and the country as a whole. This page exists as a convenient México-specific reference, not because México has its own separate holiday list.

Does Toluca de Lerdo, México's capital, follow a different holiday schedule?

No — Toluca de Lerdo observes the same statutory public holidays as the rest of México and Mexico. Being the state capital doesn't come with its own separate holiday calendar.

What is the official source for México's public holiday dates?

México's public holidays are mandated by Mexico's national statutory framework, published via www.gob.mx — see the statutory holidays table above for the full sourced list.