Public Holidays in Mexico 2026 + Free Staff Planning Template

Complete list of official public holidays and free downloadable staff planning templates

Official Public Holidays

9 holidays in Mexico for 2026

Holiday	Date	Day	Applies To
New Year's Day New Year’s Day, on January 1, is the first day of the year.	January 01	Thursday	Nationwide
Constitution Day Mexico’s Constitution Day is celebrated on the first Monday in February to commemorate the Consti...	February 02	Monday	Nationwide
Benito Juárez's Birthday Memorial Benito Juárez Day (Natalicio de Benito Juárez) is a national holiday in Mexico to honor the birth...	March 16	Monday	Nationwide
Maundy Thursday Mexicans observe Maundy Thursday as part of Holy Week (Semana Santa), which commemorates Jesus’ l...	April 02	Thursday	Nationwide
Good Friday Mexicans observe Good Friday as the day Jesus died on the cross about 2000 years ago.	April 03	Friday	Nationwide
Labor Day / May Day Mexico’s Labor Day is celebrated as a day off work and school on the first day of May.	May 01	Friday	Nationwide
Independence Day Mexico’s Independence Day is a nationwide public holiday to celebrate the country’s freedom from ...	September 16	Wednesday	Nationwide
Revolution Day Memorial Revolution Day is held on the third Monday in November to commemorate the start of the Mexican re...	November 16	Monday	Nationwide
Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe One of the most celebrated days in the Mexican calendar is the Day of Our Lady Guadalupe, which c...	December 12	Saturday	Nationwide

Legal Notice: This information is for guidance only and should not be considered legal advice. Always validate with local authorities or legal practitioners in Mexico.

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About Public Holidays in Mexico

Public holidays in Mexico, known as "días festivos," are an essential part of the country's cultural and social fabric. These holidays are celebrated nationwide and often include a mix of traditional, religious, and national observances. Key public holidays include New Year's Day, Independence Day on September 16, and Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) on November 2. Many of these holidays provide workers with a day off, contributing to staff leave planning and absence management within businesses. Understanding these public holidays is crucial for employers to ensure compliance with labor laws and to effectively manage employee leave during peak holiday seasons.