Mexico Public Holidays 2026
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
Mexico has 7 official public holidays (7 days off) in 2026 and 5 long weekends; the longest break is Constitution Day (Jan 31 – Feb 2, 3 days).
| Public holidays | 7 |
|---|---|
| Total days off | 7 |
| Longest break | Constitution Day · 3 days (Jan 31 – Feb 2) |
| Long weekends | 5 |
Official public holidays
New Year's Day (January 1, 2026), Constitution Day (February 2, 2026), Benito Juárez Day (March 16, 2026), Labour Day (May 1, 2026), Independence Day (September 16, 2026), Revolution Day (November 16, 2026), Christmas Day (December 25, 2026)
Mexico public holiday list
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year's DayThursday.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| February 2, 2026 | Monday | Constitution DayFirst Monday of February.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| March 16, 2026 | Monday | Benito Juárez DayThird Monday of March.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| May 1, 2026 | Friday | Labour DayFriday — three-day break through the weekend.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| September 16, 2026 | Wednesday | Independence DayWednesday.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| November 16, 2026 | Monday | Revolution DayThird Monday of November.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas DayFriday — three-day break through the weekend.Public holiday | Public holiday |
LFT statutory days
7
Monday holidays
3 (Constitution, Juárez, Revolution)
Lost to weekends
0
Weekend dates lost
None
2026 Mexico calendar
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Mexico long weekends in 2026
Constitution Day
3 daysJan 31 – Feb 2
Benito Juárez Day
3 daysMar 14 – 16
Labour Day
3 daysMay 1 – 3
Labour Day (Fri May 1) through the weekend.
Revolution Day
3 daysNov 14 – 16
Christmas
3 daysDec 25 – 27
Christmas Day (Fri Dec 25) through the weekend.
LFT Article 74: seven federal statutory rest days
Mexico lists federal rest days (días de descanso obligatorio) directly in Article 74 of the Ley Federal del Trabajo (LFT). Fixed dates are 1 January, 1 May, 16 September and 25 December; Constitution Day moves to the first Monday of February, Benito Juárez to the third Monday of March, and Revolution Day to the third Monday of November. Election days are also statutory under paragraph IX when federal elections are held.
No annual decree is required — dates are mechanically derived from the statute. This page lists only those LFT days; they are what appear in ICS, CSV and PDF exports.
Not LFT holidays: Día de Muertos, Guadalupe Day and Holy Week
Many calendars mix in Día de Muertos (1–2 November), Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe (12 December) and Maundy Thursday / Good Friday (Semana Santa). Banks (Banxico/CNBV) and SEP school calendars often close or suspend classes, but these are not días de descanso obligatorio under LFT Article 74. They are deliberately excluded from this page's holiday table and from all calendar exports — legislative proposals to add Muertos or Guadalupe to Article 74 had not passed as of 2026.
No substitute rule and state-level holidays
When an LFT holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, Mexico does not move it to a weekday — the day off is simply lost for Monday–Friday workers. Private employers may still grant bridge days (puentes), but that is contractual, not statutory. Each state and municipality may add its own local holidays (e.g. state foundation days); this page covers federal LFT days only.
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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
How many public holidays does Mexico have in 2026?
7 federal statutory rest days under LFT Article 74 in 2026. Only these dates are included in calendar exports.
What is the longest holiday break in Mexico in 2026?
The longest break in Mexico is Constitution Day (Jan 31 – Feb 2, 3 days).
What are the official public holidays in Mexico in 2026?
Mexico has 7 official public holidays in 2026: New Year's Day (January 1, 2026), Constitution Day (February 2, 2026), Benito Juárez Day (March 16, 2026), Labour Day (May 1, 2026), Independence Day (September 16, 2026), Revolution Day (November 16, 2026), Christmas Day (December 25, 2026).
Is Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) a public holiday in Mexico?
Not under LFT Article 74 as of 2026. Banks and schools often observe 1–2 November, but it is not a días de descanso obligatorio and is excluded from this page and from ICS/CSV/PDF exports. Legislative proposals to add it to Article 74 had not been enacted.
Are Holy Week (Maundy Thursday and Good Friday) public holidays in Mexico?
No. Jueves Santo and Viernes Santo are bank and school observances in many places, not LFT Article 74 statutory rest days. They are not listed on this page or in downloadable calendar files.
What happens when a Mexican holiday falls on a weekend?
The day off is lost — Mexico has no substitute-holiday rule. In 2026, every LFT holiday falls on a weekday.
What is a puente in Mexico?
A puente is a long weekend created when a holiday falls on Tuesday or Thursday and workers take the adjacent Monday or Friday off, or when a holiday falls on Monday or Friday and brackets the weekend. LFT Monday holidays (Constitution Day, Benito Juárez, Revolution Day) create puentes automatically without any bridge decree.
Is 12 December (Virgen de Guadalupe) a statutory holiday?
No. It is widely observed by banks and schools, but it is not listed in LFT Article 74 and is excluded from this calendar and from exports. Proposals to add it to Article 74 had not become law as of 2026.
