Long weekends in Mexico, 2026.
Mexico, 2026: 7 long weekends. 5 cost no leave at all, and 3 days of leave add the other 2, for 24 days off in total.
Long weekends that need no leave
- 31 January to 2 February: 3 days off, no leave needed (Constitution Day)
- 14 March to 16 March: 3 days off, no leave needed (Benito Juárez's birthday)
- 1 May to 3 May: 3 days off, no leave needed (Labour Day)
- 14 November to 16 November: 3 days off, no leave needed (Revolution Day)
- 25 December to 27 December: 3 days off, no leave needed (Christmas Day)
Bridge days worth taking
- 1 January to 4 January: 4 days off, take Fri 2 Jan as leave (New Year's Day)
- 12 September to 16 September: 5 days off, take Mon 14 Sept and Tue 15 Sept as leave (Independence Day)
Public holidays in Mexico, 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January | New Year's Day (Año Nuevo) |
| Monday 2 February | Constitution Day (Día de la Constitución) |
| Monday 16 March | Benito Juárez's birthday (Natalicio de Benito Juárez) |
| Friday 1 May | Labour Day (Día del Trabajo) |
| Wednesday 16 September | Independence Day (Día de la Independencia) |
| Monday 16 November | Revolution Day (Día de la Revolución) |
| Friday 25 December | Christmas Day (Navidad) |
Quick answers
How many long weekends are there in Mexico in 2026?
Mexico has 5 long weekends in 2026 that need no leave, and 2 more that open up with one or two days of leave.
What is the best bridge day in Mexico in 2026?
New Year's Day: taking 1 day of leave gives 4 days off, from 1 January to 4 January 2026.
How many public holidays does Mexico have in 2026?
Mexico has 7 nationwide public holidays in 2026. 7 of them fall on a weekday.