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Mexican National Public Holidays

By Suzanne Barbezat, About.com

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.
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