4 days off for 1 day of leave
Long weekends 2026 in Mexico
Mexico has 7 public holidays in 2026, every one of them on a weekday. Your best deal is 1 to 4 January: 1 day of leave turns into 4 days off in a row. The longest break with up to 10 days of leave: 10 days, 25 December 2026 to 3 January 2027, for 4 days of leave.
- Bank holidays 2026
- 7
- on weekdays
- 7
- bridge days
- 1
- off for 4 days of annual leave
- 10 days
Mexico in 2026 at a glance
Mexico has 7 public holidays in 2026, taken from the official government list. Every one falls on a weekday.
Leave rules differ by employer and contract in Mexico, so the planner shows every budget from one to ten days. Among the 16 countries we cover outside our main markets, Mexico ranks number 16 for full days off this year.
Public holidays 2026 in Mexico and what each one gives you
Here is each day off in date order, what it marks, and the quickest way to turn it into a longer break.
- Thursday, January 1: Año Nuevo. New Year's Day follows the fireworks at midnight and is a quiet day of rest across the country. Take Friday, January 2 off and you have 4 days in a row, 1 to 4 January.
- Monday, February 2: Día de la Constitución. Constitution Day on the first Monday of February marks the 1917 constitution and gives Mexico a winter long weekend, ideal for the beaches. That makes 3 days off in a row without using any leave, 31 January to 2 February.
- Monday, March 16: Natalicio de Benito Juárez. Benito Juárez's birthday is honored on the third Monday of March. The long weekend marks the start of spring and of beach season. That makes 3 days off in a row without using any leave, 14 to 16 March.
- Friday, May 1: Día del Trabajo. Labour Day on 1 May honors workers with marches and gatherings, and it is often a first spring long weekend for short trips. That makes 3 days off in a row without using any leave, 1 to 3 May.
- Wednesday, September 16: Día de la Independencia. Independence Day on 16 September follows El Grito the night before, with fireworks, mariachi and pozole in every town square. Take Monday, September 14 and Tuesday, September 15 off and you have 5 days in a row, 12 to 16 September.
- Monday, November 16: Día de la Revolución. Revolution Day on the third Monday of November marks the 1910 revolution and creates the long weekend of El Buen Fin, Mexico's big shopping event. That makes 3 days off in a row without using any leave, 14 to 16 November.
- Friday, December 25: Navidad. Christmas Day is a day for family meals and church, with nearly everything closed. Leave in the week after it gives a long winter break. That makes 3 days off in a row without using any leave, 25 to 27 December.
Where your days of leave go furthest in 2026
Each break below starts and ends on a free day, contains at least one public holiday, and needs no more than 10 days of leave. They are ranked by how many days off each day of leave brings.
Around Año Nuevo, 1 day of leave on Fri January 2 unlocks 4 days away, 1 to 4 January.
31 January to 8 February: 4 days of leave (3 to 6 February) around Día de la Constitución give 9 days off, 2.3 days for every day used.
14 to 22 March: 4 days of leave (17 to 20 March) around Natalicio de Benito Juárez give 9 days off, 2.3 days for every day used.
25 April to 3 May: 4 days of leave (27 to 30 April) around Día del Trabajo give 9 days off, 2.3 days for every day used.
12 to 16 September: 2 days of leave (September 14 and September 15) around Día de la Independencia give 5 days off, 2.5 days for every day used.
Around Navidad and Año Nuevo, 4 days of leave on Mon December 28, Tue December 29, Wed December 30 and Thu December 31 unlock 10 days away, 25 December 2026 to 3 January 2027.
The best breaks 2026 in Mexico
Every row is a run of weekends, public holidays and days of leave. The highlighted row brings the most days off per day of leave.
| Dates | Result | Leave on | Bank holidays | School holidays | Plan a trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1 to Sun, Jan 4 | 4 days offfor 1 day of annual leave, 4 days off per day of leave | Fri, Jan 2 | Año Nuevo | none | Plan a trip |
| Sat, Jan 31 to Sun, Feb 8 | 9 days offfor 4 days of annual leave, 2.25 days off per day of leave | Tue, Feb 3 · Wed, Feb 4 · Thu, Feb 5 · Fri, Feb 6 | Día de la Constitución | none | Plan a trip |
| Sat, Mar 14 to Sun, Mar 22 | 9 days offfor 4 days of annual leave, 2.25 days off per day of leave | Tue, Mar 17 · Wed, Mar 18 · Thu, Mar 19 · Fri, Mar 20 | Natalicio de Benito Juárez | none | Plan a trip |
| Sat, Apr 25 to Sun, May 3 | 9 days offfor 4 days of annual leave, 2.25 days off per day of leave | Mon, Apr 27 · Tue, Apr 28 · Wed, Apr 29 · Thu, Apr 30 | Día del Trabajo | none | Plan a trip |
| Sat, Sep 12 to Wed, Sep 16 | 5 days offfor 2 days of annual leave, 2.5 days off per day of leave | Mon, Sep 14 · Tue, Sep 15 | Día de la Independencia | none | Plan a trip |
| Sat, Nov 14 to Sun, Nov 22 | 9 days offfor 4 days of annual leave, 2.25 days off per day of leave | Tue, Nov 17 · Wed, Nov 18 · Thu, Nov 19 · Fri, Nov 20 | Día de la Revolución | none | Plan a trip |
| Fri, Dec 25 to Sun, Jan 3 | 10 days offfor 4 days of annual leave, 2.5 days off per day of leave | Mon, Dec 28 · Tue, Dec 29 · Wed, Dec 30 · Thu, Dec 31 | Navidad, Año Nuevo | none | Plan a trip |
What 1 to 10 days of leave bring
For each budget, the longest run of days off in 2026.
1 day of annual leave
4 days
January 1 to January 4
Año Nuevo
2 days of annual leave
5 days
September 12 to September 16
Día de la Independencia
4 days of annual leave
10 days
December 25 to January 3
Navidad, Año Nuevo
8 days of annual leave
16 days
December 19 to January 3
Navidad, Año Nuevo
9 days of annual leave
17 days
December 25 to January 10
Navidad, Año Nuevo
2026 calendar for Mexico
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What 1 to 10 days of leave get you
With 1 day of leave the longest run you can build is 4 days, 1 to 4 January. Three days stretch to 5 days off (12 to 16 September). Five days, a typical week, become 10 days off around Navidad and Año Nuevo, 25 December 2026 to 3 January 2027.
Ten days, the most this planner books in one go, give 17 days in a row, 25 December 2026 to 10 January 2027. For nine days or more away you need 4 days of leave.
When the public holidays fall in 2026
Winter: Año Nuevo on January 1, Día de la Constitución on February 2 and Navidad on December 25. The pick of the season is 1 to 4 January with 1 day of leave for 4 days off.
Spring: Natalicio de Benito Juárez on March 16 and Día del Trabajo on May 1. The pick of the season is 14 to 22 March with 4 days of leave for 9 days off.
Autumn: Día de la Independencia on September 16 and Día de la Revolución on November 16. The pick of the season is 12 to 16 September with 2 days of leave for 5 days off.
Summer has no public holiday in Mexico this year, which makes it the time to use a full week of leave for a longer trip.
Mexico next to the other countries
South Korea has the most with 18 public holidays in 2026, and Mexico has the fewest with 7.
Its best break, 1 to 4 January, returns 4.0 days off per day of leave. 3 countries get a better ratio this year, mostly thanks to an extra public holiday next to a weekend.
Long Weekend Planner 2026 for Mexico as a PDF
Every stretch, holiday and school break in MX on one printable page. Plus The Sunday Getaway every week and a note whenever a long weekend is worth it.
Public holidays 2026 in Mexico
| Date | Weekday | Bank holiday | Applies |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | Año Nuevo | nationwide |
| February 2 | Monday | Día de la Constitución | nationwide |
| March 16 | Monday | Natalicio de Benito Juárez | nationwide |
| May 1 | Friday | Día del Trabajo | nationwide |
| September 16 | Wednesday | Día de la Independencia | nationwide |
| November 16 | Monday | Día de la Revolución | nationwide |
| December 25 | Friday | Navidad | nationwide |
Getaways for your 2026 breaks
Mexicans spend long weekends in Oaxaca for food and culture, on the beaches of the Riviera Maya and Puerto Escondido in the dry season, and in San Miguel de Allende and Guanajuato for colonial charm in any season.
Your strongest breaks this year fall in January, March and April, so pick the trip that suits that season, and book early: everyone else in Mexico has the same days off.
Mexico in other years
2027 and 2028 are planned as well, each with its own dates and breaks.
Holiday dates move every year: fixed-date days change their weekday, and Easter moves between late March and late April, which is why the best breaks are never the same twice.
Where these dates come from
Every date on this page comes from the official source for Mexico, read directly and compared day by day with an independent second source. A year appears once its official list is published, and we never fill a gap with another country's dates.
The planner treats weekends and full public holidays as free days and works out where your days of leave turn into the longest time off. Days kept in part of Mexico or as observances are shown but never counted. Last checked on October 1, 2026.
Long Weekend Planner 2026 in MX: frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Mexico have in 2026?
7 public holidays: Año Nuevo on January 1, Día de la Constitución on February 2, Natalicio de Benito Juárez on March 16, Día del Trabajo on May 1, Día de la Independencia on September 16, Día de la Revolución on November 16 and Navidad on December 25.
What is the best long weekend in Mexico in 2026?
1 to 4 January: 1 day of leave gives 4 days off around Año Nuevo.
How many days of leave do I need for nine days off in 2026?
4 days of leave: take 28 to 31 December off and you are off 25 December 2026 to 3 January 2027.
Is Good Friday a public holiday in Mexico in 2026?
No. Good Friday is not on Mexico's official list for 2026, so it is a regular workday unless your employer gives it.
Is Christmas Eve a public holiday in Mexico in 2026?
No. Christmas Eve is not on Mexico's official list for 2026, so it is a regular workday unless your employer gives it.
2026 in the other countries
How the Long Weekend Planner works
Holidays: the public holidays from the official list in MX, checked date by date. The planner counts only days off for the whole region.
Stretches: start and end on a day off, include at least one holiday and at most 10 days of annual leave. Ranked by days off per day of leave; Saturday and Sunday count as free.
School holidays: officially published dates only, checked every month. Trip ideas: the month's climate and flights from the region's main airport.
