9 days off for 4 days of leave
Long weekends 2028 in Mexico
Mexico has 6 public holidays in 2028, and 5 of them land on a weekday. Book 4 days of leave for 5 to 13 February and you are off for 9 days straight.
- Bank holidays 2028
- 6
- on weekdays
- 5
- bridge days
- 0
- off for 4 days of annual leave
- 9 days
The 2028 calendar in Mexico
Mexico has 6 public holidays in 2028, 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 14 countries we cover outside our main markets, Mexico ranks number 14 for full days off this year.
Public holidays 2028 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.
- Monday, February 7: 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, 5 to 7 February.
- Monday, March 20: 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, 18 to 20 March.
- Monday, 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, 29 April to 1 May.
- Saturday, 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. It falls on a Saturday, and Mexico's list has no weekday in lieu for it in 2028.
- Monday, November 20: 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, 18 to 20 November.
- Monday, 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, 23 to 25 December.
The best breaks in 2028, 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 2027 to 2 January 2028: 5 days of leave (27 to 31 December) around Navidad give 9 days off, 1.8 days for every day used.
5 to 13 February: 4 days of leave (8 to 11 February) around Día de la Constitución give 9 days off, 2.3 days for every day used.
18 to 26 March: 4 days of leave (21 to 24 March) around Natalicio de Benito Juárez give 9 days off, 2.3 days for every day used.
29 April to 7 May: 4 days of leave (2 to 5 May) around Día del Trabajo give 9 days off, 2.3 days for every day used.
18 to 26 November: 4 days of leave (21 to 24 November) around Día de la Revolución give 9 days off, 2.3 days for every day used.
23 to 31 December: 4 days of leave (26 to 29 December) around Navidad give 9 days off, 2.3 days for every day used.
The best breaks 2028 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 25 to Sun, Jan 2 | 9 days offfor 5 days of annual leave, 1.8 days off per day of leave | Mon, Dec 27 · Tue, Dec 28 · Wed, Dec 29 · Thu, Dec 30 · Fri, Dec 31 | Navidad | none | Plan a trip |
| Sat, Feb 5 to Sun, Feb 13 | 9 days offfor 4 days of annual leave, 2.25 days off per day of leave | Tue, Feb 8 · Wed, Feb 9 · Thu, Feb 10 · Fri, Feb 11 | Día de la Constitución | none | Plan a trip |
| Sat, Mar 18 to Sun, Mar 26 | 9 days offfor 4 days of annual leave, 2.25 days off per day of leave | Tue, Mar 21 · Wed, Mar 22 · Thu, Mar 23 · Fri, Mar 24 | Natalicio de Benito Juárez | none | Plan a trip |
| Sat, Apr 29 to Sun, May 7 | 9 days offfor 4 days of annual leave, 2.25 days off per day of leave | Tue, May 2 · Wed, May 3 · Thu, May 4 · Fri, May 5 | Día del Trabajo | none | Plan a trip |
| Sat, Sep 9 to Sun, Sep 17 | 9 days offfor 5 days of annual leave, 1.8 days off per day of leave | Mon, Sep 11 · Tue, Sep 12 · Wed, Sep 13 · Thu, Sep 14 · Fri, Sep 15 | Día de la Independencia | none | Plan a trip |
| Sat, Nov 18 to Sun, Nov 26 | 9 days offfor 4 days of annual leave, 2.25 days off per day of leave | Tue, Nov 21 · Wed, Nov 22 · Thu, Nov 23 · Fri, Nov 24 | Día de la Revolución | none | Plan a trip |
| Sat, Dec 23 to Sun, Dec 31 | 9 days offfor 4 days of annual leave, 2.25 days off per day of leave | Tue, Dec 26 · Wed, Dec 27 · Thu, Dec 28 · Fri, Dec 29 | Navidad | none | Plan a trip |
What 1 to 10 days of leave bring
For each budget, the longest run of days off in 2028.
4 days of annual leave
9 days
February 5 to February 13
Día de la Constitución
5 days of annual leave
10 days
January 29 to February 7
Día de la Constitución
10 days of annual leave
17 days
January 22 to February 7
Día de la Constitución
2028 calendar for Mexico
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- School holidays
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What 1 to 10 days of leave get you
Five days, a typical week, become 10 days off around Día de la Constitución, 29 January to 7 February.
Ten days, the most this planner books in one go, give 17 days in a row, 22 January to 7 February. For nine days or more away you need 4 days of leave.
Season by season in Mexico
Winter: Día de la Constitución on February 7 and Navidad on December 25. The pick of the season is 5 to 13 February with 4 days of leave for 9 days off.
Spring: Natalicio de Benito Juárez on March 20 and Día del Trabajo on May 1. The pick of the season is 18 to 26 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 20. The pick of the season is 18 to 26 November with 4 days of leave for 9 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 19 public holidays in 2028, and Mexico has the fewest with 6.
Its best break, 5 to 13 February, returns 2.3 days off per day of leave. 13 countries get a better ratio this year, mostly thanks to an extra public holiday next to a weekend.
Long Weekend Planner 2028 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 2028 in Mexico
| Date | Weekday | Bank holiday | Applies |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 7 | Monday | Día de la Constitución | nationwide |
| March 20 | Monday | Natalicio de Benito Juárez | nationwide |
| May 1 | Monday | Día del Trabajo | nationwide |
| September 16 | Saturday | Día de la Independencia | nationwide |
| November 20 | Monday | Día de la Revolución | nationwide |
| December 25 | Monday | Navidad | nationwide |
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, February 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 2027 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 2028 in MX: frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Mexico have in 2028?
6 public holidays: Día de la Constitución on February 7, Natalicio de Benito Juárez on March 20, Día del Trabajo on May 1, Día de la Independencia on September 16, Día de la Revolución on November 20 and Navidad on December 25. 5 fall on a weekday.
What is the best long weekend in Mexico in 2028?
5 to 13 February: 4 days of leave give 9 days off around Día de la Constitución.
How many days of leave do I need for nine days off in 2028?
4 days of leave: take 8 to 11 February off and you are off 5 to 13 February.
Is Good Friday a public holiday in Mexico in 2028?
No. Good Friday is not on Mexico's official list for 2028, so it is a regular workday unless your employer gives it.
Is Christmas Eve a public holiday in Mexico in 2028?
No. Christmas Eve is not on Mexico's official list for 2028, so it is a regular workday unless your employer gives it.
2028 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.
