The Instituto de Educación de Aguascalientes set a 14-day vacation period from April 20 to May 4 for preschool, primary, and secondary students in public and private schools. The break aligns with the Feria Nacional de San Marcos and offsets the lack of full Semana Santa holidays.
Schools in Aguascalientes' basic education only closed for Maundy Thursday and Good Friday during Semana Santa, while the rest of the country had a longer break. Now, from April 20 to May 4, a 14-day megabridge begins, per the official calendar from the Instituto de Educación de Aguascalientes.
The policy allows students to attend the Feria Nacional de San Marcos, the state's premier event, held from April 17 to May 10. This approach has been used in prior school cycles to balance academics and social activities.
The fair features commercial exhibits, cultural events, and Palenque concerts with tickets ranging from 600 to 5,600 pesos depending on seating and performer. Highlights include Carín León on April 17 and 18, Bronco on the 19th, Christian Nodal on the 22nd, Yuridia on the 25th, Banda MS on the 30th, and Grupo Firme on May 2 and 3, among others.
State authorities explain the calendar shift enables youth to enjoy the fair without hindering their education.
