Mexico Public Holiday Calendar

Overview of Mexico's Public Holidays

• Constitution Day
  Mexico's current constitution was promulgated on February 5, 1917, following the Mexican Revolution.
• Benito Juárez's Birthday
  Commemorates the birthday of President Benito Juárez (March 21, 1806 – July 18, 1872), who is regarded as the "Benemérito de las Américas" (or the father of modern Mexico). It is observed on March 21 or the preceding Monday.
• Maundy Thursday & Good Friday
  Maundy Thursday commemorates Jesus Christ's Last Supper with his disciples. It is also known as Holy Thursday.
  Good Friday is the Friday immediately preceding Easter Sunday in the Christian calendar, commemorating the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ.
• Independence Day
  Commemorates the start of the War of Independence against Spain on September 16, 1810.
• Day of the Dead (All Souls' Day)
  A Christian holiday dedicated to praying for and remembering all the faithful departed.
• Revolution Day
  Commemorates the Mexican Revolution, a major democratic revolution that began with the armed uprising on November 20, 1910.
• Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe
  The Virgin of Guadalupe refers to the Virgin Mary in Christianity. In Mexico, she is deeply revered as the dark-skinned "Our Lady of Guadalupe."

National Flag & National Anthem of Mexico

National Flag

The Mexican flag features an eagle, the national bird, at its center. The green stripe symbolizes "independence," white represents "religious purity," and red signifies the "union" of the people.

National Anthem