Mexico Public Holidays 2026
There are 10 public holidays in Mexico in 2026, listed below with the date and the day of the week each one falls on.
Last updated 3 July 2026.
Next holiday
Independence Day
16 September 2026 (Wednesday), in 75 days
Public holidays in 2026
The 10 public holidays Mexico marks in 2026.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's DayNew Year's Day, on January 1, is the first day of the year. |
| 2 February 2026 | Monday | Constitution DayMexico's Constitution Day is celebrated on the first Monday in February to commemorate the Constitution of 1917. |
| 16 March 2026 | Monday | Benito Juárez's Birthday MemorialBenito Juárez Day (Natalicio de Benito Juárez) is a national holiday in Mexico to honor the birthday of one the country's greatest presidents. |
| 2 April 2026 | Thursday | Maundy ThursdayMexicans observe Maundy Thursday as part of Holy Week (Semana Santa), which commemorates Jesus' last moments of life, his death, and resurrection. |
| 3 April 2026 | Friday | Good FridayMexicans observe Good Friday as the day Jesus died on the cross about 2000 years ago. |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Labor DayMexico's Labor Day is celebrated as a day off work and school on the first day of May. |
| 16 September 2026 | Wednesday | Independence DayMexico's Independence Day is a nationwide public holiday to celebrate the country's freedom from Spanish rule. |
| 2 November 2026 | Monday | All Souls' DayAll Souls' Day, popularly known as the Day of the Dead, is a bank holiday in Mexico to remember deceased relatives and friends on November 2. |
| 16 November 2026 | Monday | Revolution Day MemorialRevolution Day is held on the third Monday in November to commemorate the start of the Mexican revolution to overthrow the Porfirio Diaz dictatorship in 1910. |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas DayChristmas Day is a public holiday across Mexico to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. |
Religious holidays in 2026
Religious dates many households in Mexico mark, whether or not they are days off.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 18 February 2026 | Wednesday | Ash WednesdayCatholics in Mexico observe Ash Wednesday, which is the start of the Lenten fast that lasts for 40 days (excluding Sundays). |
| 29 March 2026 | Sunday | Palm SundayChristians in Mexico celebrate Palm Sunday, which honors Jesus Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem. |
| 5 April 2026 | Sunday | Easter SundayEaster Sunday is one of the most festive occasions of the year in Mexico – it celebrates Jesus Christ's resurrection. |
| 24 December 2026 | Thursday | Christmas EveMost Mexicans celebrate Christmas Eve on December 24 by attending church masses, visiting family and friends, and enjoying special Christmas dinners. |
Beyond the public and religious holidays above, Mexico also has many observances, seasonal markers and regional dates. OneHaus tracks the full set and keeps them current in your shared home calendar, so you never have to chase them down. Start free.
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Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in Mexico in 2026?
There are 10 public holidays in Mexico in 2026. The full list, with dates and days, is in the table above.
When is the next holiday in Mexico?
The next holiday in Mexico is Independence Day on 16 September 2026 (Wednesday).
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