Holiday planning
Long Weekends in Mexico
Mexico has 9 long weekends in 2026 and 8 in 2027. The longest break is 5 days. Best bridge day opportunity: take Wednesday off around Maundy Thursday for a 5-day break.
2026
View all9
Long weekends
5
Longest (days)
9
Bridge opps
- 5d
Maundy Thursday & Good Friday
Wed 1 Apr – Sun 5 Apr
Take Wednesday off
- 5d
Independence Day
Sat 12 Sept – Wed 16 Sept
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 4d
New Year's Day
Thu 1 Jan – Sun 4 Jan
Take Friday off
2027
View all8
Long weekends
5
Longest (days)
8
Bridge opps
- 5d
Maundy Thursday & Good Friday
Wed 24 Mar – Sun 28 Mar
Take Wednesday off
- 5d
Labour Day & Labor Day / May Day
Fri 30 Apr – Tue 4 May
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 5d
Battle of Puebla (Cinco de Mayo)
Sat 1 May – Wed 5 May
Take Monday + Tuesday off
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Public holidays
Public holidays in Mexico 2026
All 11 public holidays with dates and day-of-week.
Public holidays
Public holidays in Mexico 2027
Full holiday list for the following year.
Working days
Working days in Mexico 2026
Monthly breakdown of weekdays minus public holidays.
Working days
Working days in Mexico 2027
Working day calendar for 2027.
Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends does Mexico have in 2026?
Mexico has 9 long weekends in 2026 where a public holiday creates a break of three or more consecutive days.
How many long weekends does Mexico have in 2027?
Mexico has 8 long weekends in 2027.
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day is a regular working day between a public holiday and a weekend. Taking it as annual leave creates a longer uninterrupted break — typically 4 or 5 days using only 1 or 2 days of paid leave.
What is the best bridge day opportunity in Mexico?
The best opportunity across 2026 and 2027 is around Maundy Thursday & Good Friday (Thu 2 Apr – Sun 5 Apr). Take Wednesday as annual leave to get a 5-day break with only 1 day of leave.