4 days off for 1 day of leave
Long weekends 2027 in Mexico
Mexico has 6 public holidays in 2027, and 5 of them land on a weekday. The smartest move: take 1 day of leave and get 4 days off, 16 to 19 September. 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 2027
- 6
- on weekdays
- 5
- bridge days
- 1
- off for 4 days of annual leave
- 10 days
How 2027 works in Mexico
Mexico has 6 public holidays in 2027, taken from the official government list. 1 falls on a weekend.
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.
2 more days appear on the official list without counting here: Día del Trabajo (April 30, not a day off for most workers) and Año Nuevo (December 31, not a day off for most workers). The planner leaves them out so every break works for everyone in Mexico.
All public holidays 2027 in Mexico, one by one
Here is each day off in date order, what it marks, and the quickest way to turn it into a longer break.
- Friday, January 1: Año Nuevo. New Year's Day follows the fireworks at midnight and is a quiet day of rest across the country. You get 3 free days in a row, 1 to 3 January, with no leave needed.
- Monday, February 1: 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. You get 3 free days in a row, 30 January to 1 February, with no leave needed.
- Monday, March 15: 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. You get 3 free days in a row, 13 to 15 March, with no leave needed.
- Thursday, 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 Friday, September 17 off and you have 4 days in a row, 16 to 19 September.
- Monday, November 15: 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. You get 3 free days in a row, 13 to 15 November, with no leave needed.
- Saturday, 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. It falls on a Saturday, and Mexico's list has no weekday in lieu for it in 2027.
The best breaks in 2027, explained
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.
25 December 2026 to 3 January 2027: 4 days of leave (28 to 31 December) around Navidad and Año Nuevo give 10 days off, 2.5 days for every day used.
Around Día de la Constitución, 4 days of leave on Tue February 2, Wed February 3, Thu February 4 and Fri February 5 unlock 9 days away, 30 January to 7 February.
Around Natalicio de Benito Juárez, 4 days of leave on Tue March 16, Wed March 17, Thu March 18 and Fri March 19 unlock 9 days away, 13 to 21 March.
16 to 19 September: 1 day of leave (September 17) around Día de la Independencia gives 4 days off, 4.0 days for every day used.
Around Día de la Revolución, 4 days of leave on Tue November 16, Wed November 17, Thu November 18 and Fri November 19 unlock 9 days away, 13 to 21 November.
Around Navidad, 5 days of leave on Mon December 20, Tue December 21, Wed December 22, Thu December 23 and Fri December 24 unlock 9 days away, 18 to 26 December.
The best breaks 2027 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Sat, Jan 30 to Sun, Feb 7 | 9 days offfor 4 days of annual leave, 2.25 days off per day of leave | Tue, Feb 2 · Wed, Feb 3 · Thu, Feb 4 · Fri, Feb 5 | Día de la Constitución | none | Plan a trip |
| Sat, Mar 13 to Sun, Mar 21 | 9 days offfor 4 days of annual leave, 2.25 days off per day of leave | Tue, Mar 16 · Wed, Mar 17 · Thu, Mar 18 · Fri, Mar 19 | Natalicio de Benito Juárez | none | Plan a trip |
| Thu, Sep 16 to Sun, Sep 19 | 4 days offfor 1 day of annual leave, 4 days off per day of leave | Fri, Sep 17 | Día de la Independencia | none | Plan a trip |
| Sat, Nov 13 to Sun, Nov 21 | 9 days offfor 4 days of annual leave, 2.25 days off per day of leave | Tue, Nov 16 · Wed, Nov 17 · Thu, Nov 18 · Fri, Nov 19 | Día de la Revolución | none | Plan a trip |
| Sat, Dec 18 to Sun, Dec 26 | 9 days offfor 5 days of annual leave, 1.8 days off per day of leave | Mon, Dec 20 · Tue, Dec 21 · Wed, Dec 22 · Thu, Dec 23 · Fri, Dec 24 | Navidad | none | Plan a trip |
What 1 to 10 days of leave bring
For each budget, the longest run of days off in 2027.
1 day of annual leave
4 days
September 16 to September 19
Día de la Independencia
3 days of annual leave
6 days
September 11 to September 16
Día de la Independencia
4 days of annual leave
9 days
January 30 to February 7
Día de la Constitución
5 days of annual leave
10 days
January 1 to January 10
Año Nuevo
8 days of annual leave
13 days
September 4 to September 16
Día de la Independencia
10 days of annual leave
17 days
January 1 to January 17
Año Nuevo
2027 calendar for Mexico
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- School holidays
- regional holiday
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How far each day of leave goes in 2027
With 1 day of leave the longest run you can build is 4 days, 16 to 19 September. Three days stretch to 6 days off (11 to 16 September). Five days, a typical week, become 10 days off around Año Nuevo, 1 to 10 January.
Ten days, the most this planner books in one go, give 17 days in a row, 1 to 17 January. For nine days or more away you need 4 days of leave.
Season by season in Mexico
Winter: Año Nuevo on January 1, Día de la Constitución on February 1 and Navidad on December 25. The pick of the season is 25 December 2026 to 3 January 2027 with 4 days of leave for 10 days off.
Spring: Natalicio de Benito Juárez on March 15. The pick of the season is 13 to 21 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 15. The pick of the season is 16 to 19 September with 1 day of leave for 4 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 compared with other countries
South Korea has the most with 18 public holidays in 2027, and Mexico has the fewest with 6.
Its best break, 16 to 19 September, returns 4.0 days off per day of leave. 2 countries get a better ratio this year, mostly thanks to an extra public holiday next to a weekend.
Long Weekend Planner 2027 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 2027 in Mexico
| Date | Weekday | Bank holiday | Applies |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Friday | Año Nuevo | nationwide |
| February 1 | Monday | Día de la Constitución | nationwide |
| March 15 | Monday | Natalicio de Benito Juárez | nationwide |
| April 30 | Friday | Día del Trabajo | |
| September 16 | Thursday | Día de la Independencia | nationwide |
| November 15 | Monday | Día de la Revolución | nationwide |
| December 25 | Saturday | Navidad | nationwide |
| December 31 | Friday | Año Nuevo |
Long weekend ideas from Mexico
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 December, January and March, so pick the trip that suits that season, and book early: everyone else in Mexico has the same days off.
Mexico in other years
2026 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 2027 in MX: frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Mexico have in 2027?
6 public holidays: Año Nuevo on January 1, Día de la Constitución on February 1, Natalicio de Benito Juárez on March 15, Día de la Independencia on September 16, Día de la Revolución on November 15 and Navidad on December 25. 5 fall on a weekday.
What is the best long weekend in Mexico in 2027?
16 to 19 September: 1 day of leave gives 4 days off around Día de la Independencia.
How many days of leave do I need for nine days off in 2027?
4 days of leave: take 2 to 5 February off and you are off 30 January to 7 February.
Is Good Friday a public holiday in Mexico in 2027?
No. Good Friday is not on Mexico's official list for 2027, so it is a regular workday unless your employer gives it.
Is Christmas Eve a public holiday in Mexico in 2027?
No. Christmas Eve is not on Mexico's official list for 2027, so it is a regular workday unless your employer gives it.
2027 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.
