Public Holidays in Mexico 2026
7 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Mexico's federal labour law defines a relatively short list of mandatory rest days. Many famous cultural dates, including Day of the Dead and Semana Santa, are not federal mandatory rest days.
Mexico Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Feb 2 | Monday | Constitution Day holiday |
| Mar 16 | Monday | Benito Juárez Birthday holiday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| Sep 16 | Wednesday | Independence Day |
| Nov 16 | Monday | Revolution Day holiday |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
This table lists Federal Labour Law mandatory rest days only; state, election and employer-specific closures can add dates.
Mandatory Rest Days Under Federal Labour Law 2026
Constitution Day is observed on the first Monday in February, Benito Juárez's birthday on the third Monday in March, and Revolution Day on the third Monday in November.
Holiday Rules in Mexico
Article 74 of the Federal Labour Law defines mandatory rest days. Election laws can add an election day, and 1 October becomes a mandatory rest day every six years for the federal presidential transition.
Mexico Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Independence Day is 16 September.
- Day of the Dead is not a federal mandatory rest day.
- Semana Santa is widely observed but is not a federal mandatory rest period.
- Presidential transition day applies every six years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Day of the Dead a federal public holiday?
No. It is culturally important but is not one of the mandatory rest days in Article 74.
When is Mexico Independence Day?
It is observed on 16 September.
Is Good Friday a mandatory federal rest day?
No. Many organizations close, but it is not in the core Federal Labour Law list.
Can election day become a mandatory rest day?
Yes. Federal or local election law can designate the ordinary election day as a mandatory rest day.
Sources & methodology
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Official federal labour authority guidance applying Article 74 of the Federal Labour Law in 2026.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source hierarchy: government, statutory or institutional material is the primary reference. Timeanddate is retained only as an independent cross-check; later official declarations take precedence.