Independence Day in Mexico. Independence Day (Día de la Independencia) is a Mexican holiday to celebrate the “cry of independence” on September 16, 1810, which started a revolt against the Spaniards. read more
In Mexico there are three major kinds of public holidays: Statutory holiday: Holidays observed nationwide. Employees are entitled to a day off with regular pay and schools (public and private) are closed. Civic holiday: These holidays are observed nationwide, but employees are not entitled to a day off with pay. read more