Long Weekends in Mexico 2026
Mexico has 7 public holidays in 2026, creating 7 long-weekend opportunities — 5 automatic 3-day weekends and 2 bridge chances where a day or two of leave buys a longer break.
Smartest break
Take 1 leave day around New Year's Day (January 1, 2026) for 4 days off — Jan 1 – Jan 4.
| Holiday | Date | Leave to book | Days off | Your break |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1 | Fri, Jan 2 | 4 | Jan 1 – Jan 4 |
| Constitution Day | Mon, Feb 2 | None — automatic | 3 | Jan 31 – Feb 2 |
| Benito Juárez's birthday | Mon, Mar 16 | None — automatic | 3 | Mar 14 – Mar 16 |
| Labour Day | Fri, May 1 | None — automatic | 3 | May 1 – May 3 |
| Independence Day | Wed, Sep 16 | Mon, Sep 14, Tue, Sep 15 | 5 | Sep 12 – Sep 16 |
| Revolution Day | Mon, Nov 16 | None — automatic | 3 | Nov 14 – Nov 16 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25 | None — automatic | 3 | Dec 25 – Dec 27 |
Long weekend FAQ
- What is a bridge day?
- A bridge day ("puente" in Spanish) is a workday wedged between a public holiday and the weekend. Book it off and the holiday and weekend join into one unbroken break.
- How many long weekends does Mexico have in 2026?
- Mexico has 7 long-weekend opportunities in 2026: 5 that need no leave and 2 that need one or two days off.