Mexican Holidays

January 1 New Years Day
February 5 Constitution Day
March 21 Birthday of Benito Juarez (1806-1872) and the 1st day of Spring
April Palm Sunday - 1st day of Holy Week but not a legal holiday.
Good Friday is not a legal holiday, but observed in this 90% Catholic Culture
Easter
May 1 Labor Day . An official day of rest for workers
May 5 Cinco de Mayo
May 10 Mother's Day
September 16 Independence Day Celebrating Mexico's declaration of Independence from Spain in 1810
Late September Big bike race with 10,000 riders
October 12 Columbus Day
November 1 Day of the Dead - A picnic at the grave of deceased family members is common
November 20 Revolution Day marking the Mexican Civil War of 1910
December 1 Upon change of President every 6 years
December 24 & 25 Christmas Eve and Christmas Day