Mexico Guide
Public holidays
The main public holidays, when virtually everything will be closed, are listed below. In addition, many places close on January 6 (Twelfth Night/Reyes).
Jan 1 New Year's Day
Feb 5 Anniversary of the Constitution
March 21 Benito Juárez Day
Late March/early April Good Friday and Easter Sunday
May 1 Labour Day
May 5 Battle of Puebla
Sept 1 Presidential address to the nation
Sept 16 Independence Day
Oct 12 Día de la Raza/Columbus Day
Nov 1–2 Day of the Dead
Nov 20 Anniversary of the Revolution
Dec 12 Virgin of Guadalupe
Dec 24–26 Christmas