For HR professionals in the USA coordinating with teams or partners in Mexico, understanding the Mexico Holidays 2025 schedule is vital for effective planning and management. The holiday landscape in Mexico includes a mix of national holidays, observances, and bank holidays. National holidays like Benito Juárez’s Birthday Memorial are mandatory, meaning government offices, schools, and many businesses are required to close.

In contrast, observances are recognized for their cultural or religious significance but do not necessarily lead to business closures. Familiarizing yourself with these 2025 holidays in Mexico, including those specific to Mexico City, will help you manage scheduling and operational expectations throughout the year.

Date Name Type
1 Jan New Year’s Day National holiday
6 Jan Day of the Holy Kings Observance
2 Feb Candlemas Observance
3 Feb Constitution Day National holiday
5 Feb Constitution Day Observance
14 Feb Valentine’s Day Observance
24 Feb Flag Day Observance
5 Mar Ash Wednesday Observance, Christian
17 Mar Benito Juárez’s Birthday Memorial National holiday
18 Mar Oil Expropriation Day Observance
20 Mar March Equinox Season
21 Mar Benito Juárez’s Birthday Memorial Observance
13 Apr Palm Sunday Observance, Christian
17 Apr Maundy Thursday Bank holiday
18 Apr Good Friday Bank holiday
19 Apr Holy Saturday Observance
20 Apr Easter Sunday Observance, Christian
30 Apr Children’s Day Observance
1 May Labor Day / May Day National holiday
5 May Battle of Puebla (Cinco de Mayo) Common local holiday
10 May Mothers’ Day Observance
15 May Teacher’s Day Observance
29 May Ascension Day Observance
8 Jun Whit Sunday Observance
15 Jun Fathers’ Day Observance
19 Jun Corpus Christi Observance
20 Jun June Solstice Season
15 Aug Assumption of Mary Observance
15 Sep Shout of Dolores Observance
16 Sep Independence Day National holiday
22 Sep September Equinox Season
12 Oct Day of Race Observance
31 Oct Halloween Observance
1 Nov All Saints’ Day Observance
2 Nov All Souls’ Day Observance
17 Nov Revolution Day Memorial National holiday
23 Nov Christ the King Day Observance
8 Dec Feast of the Immaculate Conception Observance
12 Dec Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe Bank holiday
21 Dec December Solstice Season
24 Dec Christmas Eve Observance, Christian
25 Dec Christmas Day National holiday, Christian
28 Dec Day of the Holy Innocents Observance
31 Dec New Year’s Eve Observance

Understanding the Mexico 2025 holidays is key for HR professionals in the USA to manage scheduling and operations smoothly. In Mexico, national holidays are mandatory and lead to business closures, while observances and bank holidays are significant but do not always require closure. Knowing these 2025 holidays will help you anticipate how these dates might affect your team and ensure effective planning.

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