Mexican Holiday’s

In Mexico, several public holidays and cultural celebrations can significantly affect services, including banks, government offices, restaurants, and retail. Here’s a breakdown of the major Mexican holidays that impact services:

Mexican Holidays by Month (Public + Observed)

Bold = Federal holiday (most government offices, banks closed)
Italic = Widely observed; closures vary

January

  • January 1 – New Year’s Day (Año Nuevo)
    Nationwide federal holiday

February

  • First Monday in February – Constitution Day (Día de la Constitución)
    (Observed federal holiday in place of Feb 5)
  • February 14 – Valentine’s Day (Día del Amor y la Amistad)
    Very popular; restaurants and shops may be busier

March

  • Third Monday in March – Benito Juárez’s Birthday
    (Observed federal holiday for March 21)
  • Carnaval – Week before Ash Wednesday (dates vary)
    🌴 Most Popular Holidays in Mazatlán
    • 🎭 Carnaval de Mazatlán (Week before Lent – February/March)
    • Mazatlán’s biggest and most iconic celebration.
    • One of the oldest and largest Carnavals in Latin America (dating back to 1898).
    • Features parades, concerts, fireworks, coronations, and massive public celebrations for nearly a full week.

April

  • Holy Week
    Semana Santa is the week leading up to Easter Sunday, including Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, and Good Friday—followed by Semana de Pascua, the week after Easter.
    • Massive Tourism Surge
    • Mazatlán becomes packed with national tourists—especially from cities like Durango, Culiacán, Guadalajara, and Mexico City.
    • Beaches like Playa Norte, Olas Altas, and Zona Dorada are full of families, music, and vendors.
    • Hotels and Airbnbs are booked well in advance. Prices increase.

May

  • May 1 – Labor Day (Día del Trabajo)
    Federal holiday
  • May 5 – Cinco de Mayo (Battle of Puebla)
    More ceremonial in Puebla; not a national holiday
  • May 10 – Mother’s Day (Día de las Madres)
    Celebrated nationwide; many businesses close early

June

  • Third Sunday in June – Father’s Day (Día del Padre)
    Celebrated, but does not affect services

July

  • (No federal holidays)
    Some towns have local festivals during this month

August

  • (No federal holidays)
    Occasional local saint or civic day observances

September

  • September 16 – Independence Day (Día de la Independencia)
    Federal holiday with major nationwide celebrations

October

  • October 12 – Día de la Raza (similar to Columbus Day)
    Culturally observed, but not a day off

November

  • November 2 – Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos)
    Not a federal holiday but widely observed
  • Third Monday in November – Revolution Day (Día de la Revolución)
    (Observed in lieu of Nov 20)
  • November 1 – All Saints’ Day (Día de Todos los Santos)
    Part of Day of the Dead celebrations

December

December 31 – New Year’s Eve (Nochevieja)
Many businesses close early

December 12 – Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe
Major religious and cultural event

December 24 – Christmas Eve (Nochebuena)
Many businesses close early

December 25 – Christmas Day (Navidad)
Federal holiday