How many public holidays does Mexico have in 2026?
Mexico has 7 statutory holidays in 2026, per Mexican Statutory Holidays 2026 (días de descanso obligatorio).
Mexico has 7 statutory holidays in 2026, per Mexican Statutory Holidays 2026 (días de descanso obligatorio). The longest long weekend lasts 3 days on 31 January – 2 February 2026.
7 Statutory Holidays
Statutory HolidayToday
January
Dry season
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- 1New Year's Day
February
Dry season
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- 2Constitution Day
March
Dry season
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- 16Benito Juárez's Birthday
April
Dry season
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No holidays this month.
May
Wet (rainy) season
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- 1Labour Day
June
Wet (rainy) season
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No holidays this month.
July
Wet (rainy) season
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No holidays this month.
August
Wet (rainy) season
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No holidays this month.
September
Wet (rainy) season
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- 16Independence Day
October
Wet (rainy) season
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No holidays this month.
November
Dry season
Sun
Mon
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Sat
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- 16Revolution Day
December
Dry season
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- 25Christmas Day
Long Weekends in Mexico, 2026
Mexico has 5 long-weekend periods in 2026 — runs of two or more consecutive work-free days formed by holidays and weekends. The longest lasts 3 days on 31 January – 2 February 2026, covering Constitution Day. Use the day-by-day breakdown of each period to plan trips and leave requests.
31 January – 2 February 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Sat31Saturday
- Sun1SundayHoliday
- Mon2Constitution DayHoliday
14–16 March 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Sat14Saturday
- Sun15SundayHoliday
- Mon16Benito Juárez's BirthdayHoliday
1–3 May 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Fri1Labour DayHoliday
- Sat2Saturday
- Sun3SundayHoliday
14–16 November 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Sat14Saturday
- Sun15SundayHoliday
- Mon16Revolution DayHoliday
25–27 December 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Fri25Christmas DayHoliday
- Sat26Saturday
- Sun27SundayHoliday
Mexico Statutory Holidays in 2026
Throughout 2026, Mexico has 7 statutory holidays. The first holiday falls on 1 January (New Year's Day) and the last on 25 December (Christmas Day).
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Holiday |
| 2 February 2026 | Monday | Constitution Day | Holiday |
| 16 March 2026 | Monday | Benito Juárez's Birthday | Holiday |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Labour Day | Holiday |
| 16 September 2026 | Wednesday | Independence Day | Holiday |
| 16 November 2026 | Monday | Revolution Day | Holiday |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | Holiday |
Official source: Mexican Statutory Holidays 2026 (días de descanso obligatorio) (Mandatory rest days under Article 74 of the Federal Labor Law (Ley Federal del Trabajo). Widely celebrated dates such as Day of the Dead (2 November) and Our Lady of Guadalupe (12 December) are not statutory days off.). Compiled by CalendarWorld. Mandatory rest days (días de descanso obligatorio) under Article 74 of the Federal Labor Law. Widely celebrated dates such as Day of the Dead and Our Lady of Guadalupe are not statutory days off.
Download Mexico 2026 Holiday Data
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Seasons in Mexico
Mexico is in the Northern Hemisphere, with tropical wet and dry seasons rather than four temperate seasons. Most of Mexico has a summer rainy season; the north is arid and the central highlands stay mild year-round.
Current season in Mexico
Wet (rainy) season
May – October
The rainy months, when most of the year's precipitation falls; temperatures stay warm.
Dry season
November – April
The drier months with less rainfall and more sunshine; temperatures remain warm year-round.
Seasonal timing is approximate and varies by region and year. Compare seasons across all countries →
Frequently Asked Questions
How many long weekends are there in Mexico in 2026?
There are 5 long-weekend periods in Mexico in 2026. The longest lasts 3 days on 31 January - 2 February 2026, covering Constitution Day.
What is the official source for the 2026 Mexico holiday calendar?
The official source is Mexican Statutory Holidays 2026 (días de descanso obligatorio) (Mandatory rest days under Article 74 of the Federal Labor Law (Ley Federal del Trabajo). Widely celebrated dates such as Day of the Dead (2 November) and Our Lady of Guadalupe (12 December) are not statutory days off).
Why does Mexico observe some holidays on Mondays?
Since a 2006 reform of the Federal Labor Law, three holidays are observed on Mondays to create long weekends ('puentes'): Constitution Day on the first Monday of February, Benito Juárez's Birthday on the third Monday of March, and Revolution Day on the third Monday of November. In 2026 these fall on 2 February, 16 March, and 16 November.
Are Day of the Dead and Holy Week holidays in Mexico?
No. Day of the Dead (1–2 November), Our Lady of Guadalupe (12 December), and the days of Holy Week are widely celebrated but are not statutory rest days under the Federal Labor Law. Many businesses close anyway, and banks observe some additional non-working days set by the banking commission.