Holiday planning
Long Weekends in Mexico 2026
Mexico has 9 long weekends in 2026. The longest natural break is 4 days around Maundy Thursday & Good Friday (Thu 2 Apr – Sun 5 Apr). Take Wednesday off and turn the Maundy Thursday & Good Friday break into a 5-day run.
9
Long weekends
5
Longest break (days)
9
Bridge day opportunities
Official reference: gob.mx — Días de descanso obligatorio · How we verify this data
All long weekends in Mexico 2026
Sorted by calendar date. "Days off" = the natural break without any annual leave. "Bridge days" = working days to take as paid leave to extend the break.
| Date range | Holiday | Days off | Bridge days to take | Total break |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 1 Jan – Sun 4 Jan | New Year's Day | 1 | Friday(Fri 2 Jan) | 4d |
| Fri 30 Jan – Mon 2 Feb | Constitution Day | 3 | Friday(Fri 30 Jan) | 4d |
| Fri 13 Mar – Mon 16 Mar | Benito Juárez's birthday | 3 | Friday(Fri 13 Mar) | 4d |
| Wed 1 Apr – Sun 5 Apr | Maundy Thursday, Good Friday | 4 | Wednesday(Wed 1 Apr) | 5d |
| Thu 30 Apr – Sun 3 May | Labor Day | 3 | Thursday(Thu 30 Apr) | 4d |
| Sat 2 May – Tue 5 May | Battle of Puebla (Cinco de Mayo) | 1 | Monday(Mon 4 May) | 4d |
| Sat 12 Sept – Wed 16 Sept | Independence Day | 1 | Monday + Tuesday(Mon 14 Sept, Tue 15 Sept) | 5d |
| Fri 13 Nov – Mon 16 Nov | Revolution Day | 3 | Friday(Fri 13 Nov) | 4d |
| Thu 24 Dec – Sun 27 Dec | Christmas Day | 3 | Thursday(Thu 24 Dec) | 4d |
Best long weekends in Mexico 2026
The top breaks ranked by total consecutive days off.
April
Maundy Thursday & Good Friday
Wed 1 Apr – Sun 5 Apr
5
days
September
Independence Day
Sat 12 Sept – Wed 16 Sept
5
days
January
New Year's Day
Thu 1 Jan – Sun 4 Jan
4
days
January
Constitution Day
Fri 30 Jan – Mon 2 Feb
4
days
How to use bridge days in Mexico
A bridge day (sometimes called a sandwiched day) is a working day that sits between a public holiday and a weekend. By taking it as paid annual leave, you connect the holiday to the weekend and create a longer uninterrupted break.
For example, if a public holiday falls on a Thursday, taking Friday off gives you Thursday + Friday + Saturday + Sunday — four consecutive days using only one day of leave.
In Mexico 2026, there are 9 bridge day opportunities highlighted in the table above. The biggest gain is around Maundy Thursday & Good Friday: take Wednesday off to turn a 4-day break into 5 consecutive days using only 1 day of annual leave.
Public holidays linked to long weekends
Continue exploring
More for Mexico 2026
Public holidays
Public holidays in Mexico 2026
Full list of 11 public holidays with dates and observance notes.
Working days
Working days in Mexico 2026
Monthly breakdown of weekdays minus public holidays.
Other year
Long weekends in Mexico 2027
Same bridge day analysis for 2027.
Region guide
Public holidays across Latin America
Compare holiday calendars for neighbouring countries in the region.
Calculator
Working Days Between Two Dates
Net working days for any date range — public holidays excluded, 192 countries.
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.
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day is a regular working day that falls between a public holiday and a weekend. Taking it as annual leave creates an uninterrupted break of four or more days using just one or two days of paid leave — maximising your time off.
What is the longest long weekend in Mexico in 2026?
The longest break is 5 days from Wednesday, 1 April 2026 to Sunday, 5 April 2026, centred around Maundy Thursday and Good Friday (taking Wednesday as annual leave).
How can I get the most days off with the least leave in Mexico 2026?
The best bridge day opportunity is around Maundy Thursday & Good Friday (Thu 2 Apr – Sun 5 Apr). Take Wednesday as annual leave to get a 5-day break using only 1 day of paid leave.
Are bridge days public holidays in Mexico?
No. Bridge days are ordinary working days — employees choose to take them as paid annual leave. They are not legally mandated public holidays.