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

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

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

🗓️ Public Holidays in Veracruz, Mexico

Checking official public holidays and bank closures for Veracruz, Mexico? This regional holiday guide tracks statutory non-working days, live public calendars, and local holiday rules for Veracruz.

Corporate offices, banks, and public services throughout Veracruz align operating hours with official statutory non-working day notifications. In Veracruz, 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 — Veracruz, 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 Veracruz and the rest of Mexico, not a separate Veracruz-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 Veracruz

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 Veracruz. 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 Veracruz

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 Veracruz

Public offices, banks and schools throughout Veracruz 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.

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Veracruz Public Holidays

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

Yes, they do. Veracruz 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 Veracruz?

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

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

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

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

Does Xalapa, Veracruz's capital, follow a different holiday schedule?

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

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

Veracruz'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.