subject: Public Holidays In Mexico [print this page] Mexican travel can be a fascinating thing when public holidays occur, but it can also lead to certain frustrations if you're not prepared. Celebrating a public holiday, Mexican style, can be great fun and a window into a different culture. A person can find themselves frustrated, on the other hand, when services that they are counting on are closed for a time, throwing a wrench into the works of travel plans. Being flexible is a great help and will ease anxiousness. Take things as they come, and just welcome the new experiences, if you failed to note national holidays on your itinerary.
January 1st, like most other nations around the globe, celebrate this day as the initial public holiday of the year. Referred to as Ano Nuevo, the Mexican celebration of New Year's Day are quite a lot of fun and definitely an occasion to observe and enjoy. The next major holiday in Mexico is in early February, Constitution Day or Dia de la Constitucion. The promulgation of two Constitutions (1857 and 1917), is commemorated on this day by Mexicans. Constitution Day is always the first Monday of every February and quite a significant day for Mexicans. Two more public holidays occur in Mexico in February on the 19th and 24th. The 19th of the month is a day for the military, to celebrate loyalty; while the 24th is Flag Day.
The birthday of President Benito Juarez is commemorated on the third Monday of March each year; one of the peoples favourite and most successful leaders. On April 21st the entire nation remembers the historic day when an "heroic defence of Veracruz" was taken up against the American occupation. It's a civic holiday throughout Mexico, even though the event is more highly regarded in Veracruz. The Mexican workers' union and its strength over the last hundred years, is taken into account on Labor Day (May 1st).
Of course by now we all know about May 5th, Cinco de Mayo. Most people outside of Mexico are not aware that Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of the victory the Mexican Army held over a French invasion in 1862. It's a rather token event to commemorate, when taken in the context of the past centuries of Mexican history. May fifth has turned into as large a celebration as Independence Day, thanks to the marketing of liquor companies.
The iconic Miguel Hidalgo kicked off the Mexican War of Independence September 16th, 1810, and this day has now become their most important holiday. Independence Day is celebrated much like July 4th in the US (Independence Day) and July 1st in Canada (Canada Day) - with flag-waving and strong national feelings.
by: Robert Nickel
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