Sonora Public Holidays 2026 – State Holiday Calendar & Non-Working Days

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

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

🗓️ Public Holidays in Sonora, Mexico

Get up-to-date public holiday dates for Sonora, Mexico. Track official statutory days off, bank closures, and upcoming holiday schedules across Sonora.

Public administration, schools, and financial institutions in Sonora observe these official holiday dates to mark statutory national and regional occasions. In Sonora, 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 — Sonora, 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 Sonora and the rest of Mexico, not a separate Sonora-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 Sonora

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 Sonora. 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 Sonora

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 Sonora

Sonora follows Mexico's statutory holiday calendar in full — the national government sets these dates, and regional banks, public offices and schools across the state close accordingly.

When a fixed statutory public holiday falls on a weekend in Sonora, government gazette decrees often designate the adjacent Monday as an official substitute non-working day.

As Sonora's capital, Hermosillo observes the identical statutory calendar — there's no separate capital-city holiday list distinct from the rest of Sonora.

Frequently Asked Questions — Sonora Public Holidays

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

Yes, they do. Sonora 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 Sonora?

Sonora observes 4 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as Mexico nationally, since Sonora 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 Sonora?

Look at the day of the week shown next to each date in the calendar above — a holiday on a Monday or Friday gives Sonora a natural 3-day weekend without needing to take extra leave.

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

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

Does Hermosillo, Sonora's capital, follow a different holiday schedule?

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

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

Sonora'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.