Mexican National Public Holidays

Schools, shops, banks, post offices and government offices are closed on the following days:

• January 1 - Año nuevo (New Year)

• February 5 - Dia de la Constitucion (Constitution Day)

• March 21 - Natalicio de Benito Juarez (Benito Juarez' Birthday)

• May 1 - Dia del Trabajo (Labor Day)

• May 5 - Cinco de Mayo, Batalla de Puebla (Battle of Puebla)

• September 16 - Día de la Independencia (Independence Day)

• October 12 - Dia de la Raza (Columbus Day)

• November 20 - Día de la Revolucion (Revolution Day)

• December 25 - Navidad (Christmas Day)

School holidays are for two weeks at Christmas and two weeks at Easter (Semana Santa), and July to mid-August. During these times beaches and other tourist attractions may be crowded.