Mexico will have seven official holidays in 2026, including bridges to commemorate historical events like Constitution Day and Independence. The Secretariat of Public Education outlines school vacations and additional breaks. Moreover, Mexico City will declare an extra day off for the 2026 World Cup inauguration.
In 2026, Mexico will feature seven mandatory holidays that enable bridges and breaks to honor national milestones. These include January 1 for New Year's, Monday February 2 instead of February 5 for Constitution Day, Monday March 16 for Benito Juárez's birthday on March 21, Friday May 1 for Labor Day, Wednesday September 16 for Independence, Monday November 16 for the Mexican Revolution, and Friday December 25 for Christmas.
The Secretariat of Public Education (SEP) sets the 2025-2026 school calendar with winter vacation from December 22 to January 6, though with workshops for principals from January 7 to 9 and classes resuming on January 12. Holy Week runs from March 30 to April 10. The SEP adds May 5 for the Battle of Puebla and May 15 for Teacher's Day, plus suspensions on the last Friday of each month for technical councils: January 30, February 27, March 27, May 29, and June 26.
An extra bridge arises from the 2026 World Cup: June 11 will be a holiday in Mexico City for the inauguration, boosting tourism. Nuevo León is considering days off for matches in Monterrey, aimed at improving mobility, but without confirmation yet.
Under the Federal Labor Law, working on holidays requires prior notice and double pay: normal salary plus another for the service. For June 11, it remains unclear if double pay applies in the capital.
