MéxicoMexico public holidays 2026
Mexico has 7 mandatory days off in 2026, the ones set by article 74 of the Federal Labor Law. 5 fall on a Monday or a Friday and make a long weekend.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Long weekend |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | New YearFixed date (LFT art. 74 sec. I).Add to my calendar | No |
| February 2, 2026 | Monday | Constitution DayFirst Monday of February (LFT art. 74 sec. II), commemorating 5 February.Add to my calendar | January 31 – February 2, 2026 |
| March 16, 2026 | Monday | Benito Juárez birthdayThird Monday of March (LFT art. 74 sec. III), commemorating 21 March.Add to my calendar | March 14 – 16, 2026 |
| May 1, 2026 | Friday | Labor DayFixed date (LFT art. 74 sec. IV).Add to my calendar | May 1 – 3, 2026 |
| September 16, 2026 | Wednesday | Mexican Independence DayFixed date (LFT art. 74 sec. V).Add to my calendar | No |
| November 16, 2026 | Monday | Revolution anniversaryThird Monday of November (LFT art. 74 sec. VI), commemorating 20 November.Add to my calendar | November 14 – 16, 2026 |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | ChristmasAdd to my calendar | December 25 – 27, 2026 |
Popular days that are not mandatory days off
Article 74 of the Federal Labor Law does not list them: your employer may give them, but does not have to. Many schools and offices close during Holy Week.
- February 24, 2026Flag Day
- April 2, 2026Holy Thursday
- April 3, 2026Good Friday
- May 5, 2026Battle of Puebla
- May 10, 2026Mother's Day
- November 2, 2026Day of the Dead
- December 12, 2026Our Lady of Guadalupe
All key datesGuide in Spanish: holidays and non-working daysHolidays 2027