Mexico Public Holidays (2025–2028)
Mexico has seven LFT Article 74 statutory rest days in 2026. Labour Day (Fri May 1) and Christmas (Fri Dec 25) each anchor a three-day break. Three Monday holidays — Constitution Day, Benito Juárez and Revolution Day — add more puentes without any bridge decree.
At a Glance: Statutory Days & Long Weekends
2026 – 20275 long weekends (3+ days)
View full calendar4 long weekends scheduled
Explore scheduleFederal Labour Law (Ley Federal del Trabajo, Art. 74) / PROFEDET
National labour legislation and statutory decrees governing public holidays in Mexico.
Mexico Public Holiday System & Legal Framework
Governing Legislation & Statutory Authority
National labour legislation and statutory decrees governing public holidays in Mexico.
Weekend In-Lieu Observance & Substitute Days
When national public holidays coincide with weekend days (Saturday or Sunday), statutory rollover rules or presidential/ministerial decrees typically designate the subsequent Monday as an official paid day off.
Statutory Annual Leave & Bridge Days (Ponts) Culture
Employees enjoy statutory annual leave entitlements under domestic labour law. Workers frequently combine public holidays with personal annual leave to produce extended bridge breaks.
Mexico Multi-Year Calendars & Downloads (2025–2028)
iCal (ICS) · CSV · PDFSubscribe to all years in your calendar app
Google Calendar · Apple Calendar · Outlook — the feed updates as governments publish new years.
Mexico Planning Hub: Calendars, Working Days & Schools
Working Days Calculator
Calculate exact business days, work hours, and statutory holidays for Mexico (2026 & 2027) for payroll and contracts.
Long Weekends & Leave Planner
Discover all natural 3- and 4-day weekends, plus interactive bridge day strategies turning 1–2 days of annual leave into 5–9 days off.
Today's Public Holiday Status
Live local-timezone detector answering "Is today a public holiday in Mexico?" with next upcoming closures.
Major Global Festivals Celebrated in Mexico
Other Public Holiday Calendars in North America
Official sources & data
- Ley Federal del Trabajo (LFT) — Article 74Visit sourceCámara de Diputados — diputados.gob.mx
- Días de descanso obligatorio (PROFEDET)Visit sourceProcuraduría Federal de la Defensa del Trabajo — gob.mx
- PROFEDET — Federal Labour DefenceVisit sourcePROFEDET — profedet.gob.mx
Frequently Asked Questions About Mexico Public Holidays
How many statutory public holidays are observed in Mexico each year?
Mexico gazettes official public holidays annually through official government notices. The exact number of observed days is detailed in our official multi-year calendar above.
What happens when a public holiday falls on a weekend in Mexico?
Depending on official decrees, holidays falling on a weekend are commonly transferred to the following Monday to ensure workers receive their statutory paid entitlement.
Where can I download the official Mexico holiday calendar?
You can download free official calendar files directly on this page above in iCalendar (ICS for Apple/Google/Outlook), CSV spreadsheet, and printable PDF formats.
Are public holiday dates in Mexico officially confirmed?
Our records strictly track official government gazettes. Current year calendars are confirmed; upcoming provisional years are actively verified against astronomy or legislative circulars and flagged accordingly.
How can I calculate working days and business schedules in Mexico?
Visit our dedicated Working Days tool linked below, providing precise annual and monthly counts of business days, weekends, and statutory holidays for payroll and project planning.