Mexico Public Holidays 2027
Mexico's Federal Labour Law sets seven mandatory rest days in 2027. Three of them are moved to Mondays: 1 February, 15 March and 15 November.
Last updated: 8 November 2026
| Date (2027) | Holiday | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 1 Jan | New Year's Day | |
| Mon 1 Feb | Constitution Day | First Monday of February |
| Mon 15 Mar | Benito Juárez's Birthday | Third Monday of March |
| Sat 1 May | Labour Day | Saturday |
| Thu 16 Sep | Independence Day | |
| Mon 15 Nov | Revolution Day | Third Monday of November |
| Sat 25 Dec | Christmas Day | Saturday |
How Mexican holidays work
Article 74 of the Federal Labour Law lists the días de descanso obligatorio. Employees who work on them are paid triple. Holy Thursday and Good Friday (25–26 March 2027), the Day of the Dead (1–2 November) and the Virgin of Guadalupe (12 December) are not official rest days, but many offices and schools close and banks have their own calendar. Every six years the presidential handover adds 1 October; the next one is in 2030.
Long weekends and travel in 2027
Mexicans call the Monday holidays puentes. Semana Santa (Holy Week) is the biggest domestic travel peak, with beach towns such as Cancún, Puerto Vallarta and Acapulco fully booked. Independence Day is a Thursday in 2027, and the celebrations start with the Grito on the night of 15 September.
Long weekends in Mexico in 2027
- Fri 1 – Sun 3 Jan: 3 days off
- Sat 30 Jan – Mon 1 Feb: 3 days off
- Sat 13 – Mon 15 Mar: 3 days off
- Sat 13 – Mon 15 Nov: 3 days off
Best bridge days
- Take Friday 17 Sep off after Thu 16 Sep → 4 days off (Thu 16 – Sun 19 Sep)
Calculated from the national holidays above with a Saturday–Sunday weekend; regional holidays and company rules can add days.
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Mexico have in 2027?
- Seven mandatory rest days under the Federal Labour Law.
- Is Holy Week a holiday in Mexico?
- Holy Thursday and Good Friday are not official rest days, but many businesses close.
- Is the Day of the Dead a public holiday?
- No, although schools and some offices close.
Sources: Gobierno de México · Ley Federal del Trabajo – Article 74