🇲🇽 Holidays in Mexico
Mexico's celebrations are vivid and deeply rooted, none more so than Día de los Muertos — the Day of the Dead — when families honour their departed with marigolds, altars and sugar skulls in a joyful embrace of memory.
Time zone: America/Mexico_City · Languages: ES, EN · All countdowns below run on Mexico's clock.
Upcoming in Mexico
Day of the Dead
November 1, 2026
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Advent (First Sunday of Advent)
November 29, 2026
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Candlemas
February 2, 2027
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Spring (Vernal) Equinox
March 20, 2027
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Maundy Thursday
March 25, 2027
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International Workers' Day
May 1, 2027
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Cinco de Mayo
May 5, 2027
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Autumn Equinox
September 23, 2027
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FIFA World Cup
June 13, 2030 · expected
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🏮 Traditional Festivals
🕊️ Religious Holidays
🌐 World Events
🏅 Sporting Events
Festive foods of Mexico
Pan de muerto, sugar skulls, mole, tamales, hot chocolate.
Travel tips
Day of the Dead (1–2 November) draws visitors to Oaxaca and Mexico City; book early. Many towns hold their own patron-saint fiestas through the year.