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Just like people from most other parts of the world Mexicans love their holidays. Many of these holidays were established for religious reasons, some for political recognition, and others were established for not much more than a good excuse to party.

Although it is interesting to note these holidays and their relationships to the Mexican culture, it is also important to understand that some of these holidays can be favorite vacation times for the local people and other travelers.

Hotels can be jammed during some of these holidays and finding empty seats on airlines who service Mexico can also be difficult. If you don't like crowds you might want to avoid scheduling your Mexico getaway around the busier holidays.

Mexico's busiest holidays include Holy Week (the week before and up to Easter Sunday) and Christmas Week (the week between Christmas and up to New Year's Day). Since these are also U.S. holidays most resorts in Mexico are very crowded during these holidays.

It is also a good idea to be aware of the many U.S. holidays when planning a trip to Mexico. Many gringos travel to Mexico on the 3 and 4 day holiday weekends, as well as the extended holiday periods.

Popular U.S. holidays include President's Day Weekend (late February ~ 3 to 4 days), Spring Break (late February - Early March ~ two weeks), Memorial Day Weekend (late May ~ 3 to 4 days), Independence Day Weekend (early July ~ 3 to 4 days), Labor Day Weekend (early September ~ 3 to 4 days), Veteran's Day Weekend (early November ~ 3 to 4 days), Thanksgiving Day Weekend (late November ~ 4 - 5 days), Christmas Break (late December ~ two weeks).

To review additional events and activities throughout Mexico visit the CALENDAR section of Mexico Expo.

• JANUARY

  1ST ~ New Year's Day (Ano Nuevo)
  Beginning of the new year, most businesses are closed and schools are out.
  An official government holiday.

  6TH ~ Three Kings Day (Dia de los Santos Reyes)
  Children receive gifts on this day instead of Christmas Day.
  Not an official holiday.

   

• FEBRUARY

  2ND ~ Dia de la Candelaria
  Candlelight processions and celebrations in many towns throughout Mexico.
  Not an official holiday.

  5TH ~ Constitution Day (Dia de Constitucion)
  The day Mexicans celebrate their Constitution.
  An official government holiday.

  18th ~ Carnival (Mardi Gras)
  The beginning of Lent. Similar to Mardi Gras in New Orleans and Carnival in Rio.
  Not an official government holiday.

  24TH ~ Flag Day (Dia de la Bandera)
  A day to show patriotism towards the Mexican flag.
  An official government holiday.

   

• MARCH

  21ST ~ Birthday of Benito Juarez, a popular President of Mexico's past.
  An official government holiday.

   

• APRIL

  5TH ~ Holy Week (Semana Santa)
  One week of celebrating throughout Mexico.
  Official government holiday.

  8TH ~ Holy Thursday
  A casual Mexican holiday.

  9TH ~ Good Friday
  Official Mexican Holiday.

  11TH ~ Easter Sunday.
  Official Mexican Holiday.

  30TH ~ Children's Day
  Mexican holiday.

• MAY

  1ST ~ Labor day (Primero de Mayo)
  Recognizing the common worker in Mexico like the U.S. Labor Day.
  An official government holiday.

  5TH ~ Cinco de Mayo
  Celebrating Mexico's victory over the French army in 1862.
  An official government holiday.

  10TH ~ Mother's Day (Dia de la Madre)
  Celebrating moms!
  Not an official government holiday.

   

• JUNE

  1ST ~ Navy Day
  Recognizing the Mexican Navy.
  An official government holiday.

  20th ~ Father's Day (Dia del Padre)
  Not an official Mexican holiday.

   

• AUGUST

  21ST ~ Carlos Fiesta's birthday.
  For those looking for an excuse to party.
  An official government holiday in San Juanico.

   

• SEPTEMBER

  1st ~ Informe Presidencial (President's Address)
  Informal Mexican holiday.

  16TH ~ Independence Day
  Commemorating the beginning of Mexico's war of independence from Spain.
  An official government holiday.

   

• OCTOBER

  12TH ~ Columbus Day (Dia de la Raza)
  Commemorating Columbus' discovery of the New World and the founding of the Mexican people.
  An official government holiday.

   

• NOVEMBER

  1ST ~ All Saint's Day
  An official government holiday.

  2ND ~ Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos)
  The souls of the departed are believed to return to earth and this is a reason to party and visit graveyards.
  Not an official government holiday.

  20TH ~ Revolution Day (Dia de Revolucion)
  Anniversary of the Mexican Revolution of 1910.
  An official government holiday.

   

• DECEMBER

  12TH ~ Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe
  Our Lady of Guadalupe is Mexico's national patroness.
  Not an official government holiday.

  16-24 ~ Posadas
  Parades that commemorate the journey of Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem.
  An official government holiday.

  25TH ~ Christmas Day ~ (Dia de Natividad)
  Celebration the birth of Jesus Christ.
  An official government holiday.

  28th ~ Holy Innocent's Day
  Not an official Mexican holiday.

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