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Dia del Trabajo - Labor Day
Nationwide, May 1st
This is a national public holiday in Mexico. There are political and labor union marches and official speeches. Schools, banks and government offices are closed.
Humanitas, Fiestas de Mayo - May Festival
Oaxaca, Oaxaca, May 2 to 11
A cultural festival that includes art exhibits, concerts, plays and film screenings.
Web Site: Humanitas
Oaxaca City Guide
Dia de la Santa Cruz - Day of the Holy Cross
Nationwide, May 3rd
This celebration dates back to colonial times. Construction workers decorate crosses with flowers and mount them on buildings under construction, and have picnics at the site, followed by fireworks.
Cinco de mayo, Batalla de Puebla - Commemoration of the battle of Puebla
Throughout the country, but particularly in Puebla, May 5th
A national public holiday commemorating the battle in Puebla of 1862 in which the Mexican army defeated the French. Celebrations in Puebla recreate the battle.
Read more about Cinco de Mayo in Mexico.
Puebla City Guide
Dia de la Madre - Mother's Day
Nationwide, May 10
Mother's Day is always celebrated on May 10th in Mexico, regardless of the day of the week (unlike in the U.S. where it is celebrated on the second Sunday in May). Mothers are held in very high esteem in Mexican culture and on this day they are celebrated in style. The day may start off with serenades of Las Mañanitas, schools have festivals in honor of the mothers of students and restaurants are packed as moms take the day off from cooking and are treated to a meal out with their families.
Treat your Mom to a Mother's Day Getaway in Mexico
Día del Maestro - Teacher's Day
Nationwide, May 15
Usually classes are suspended on this day - so teachers get the day off, or there will be a small party and students give their teachers gifts as a sign of their appreciation.
National Wine and Cheese Fair
Tequisquiapan, Queretaro, May 23 to June 1
Local producers of wine and cheese present the best of their products. Events include cultural events and concerts, wine tastings, conferences, a sommeliers contest, cheese making demonstrations and activities for children. The town of Tequisquiapan, a two-hour drive north of Mexico City, is famous for its spas with thermal waters.
Web Site: Feria Nacional del Queso y del Vino
Contemporary Art Festival - Festival de Arte Contemporaneo
Puerto Vallarta, May 28 to June 1
An annual contemporary art festival that brings together international artists to participate in a series of exhibitions, public art projects and panel discussions. This year's theme is "Extended Borders: Shifting Cartographies" and will include the participation of artists from Los Angeles in dialogue with Mexican artists about globalization, extended borders and hybrid identities.
Web Site: Puerto Vallarta Arte Contemporaneo
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