most celebrated holidays in mexico
Public holidays in Mexico. Dia de la Independencia or Aniversario de la Independencia, September 16, commemorates Mexico's independence from Spain and is the most important patriotic statutory holiday. Parades are held and many schools are closed.
In the United States, Cinco de Mayo is sometimes mistaken to be Mexico's Independence Dayâthe most important national holiday in Mexicoâwhich is celebrated on September 16, commemorating the Cry of Dolores that initiated the war of Mexican independence from Spain. 1 Background 1.1 Events leading to the Battle of Puebla.
Benito Juarez' Birthday. This event is celebrated on third Monday in March, to celebrate the birthday of one of Mexico's most famous and revered heroes and the first president of the country, Benito Juarez. The day is marked with a public holiday along with political and social events, fireworks, contests, etc.
Statutory holidays (referred as feriados or dÃ­as de asueto in Mexico) are legislated through the federal government and ruled by the Federal Labor Law (Ley Federal del Trabajo). Most workers, public and private, are entitled to take the day off with regular pay.