Mexico
2027 Mexican long weekends
Holidays that create three-day or longer weekends in Mexico during 2027. Plan your time off around these extended breaks.
| Holiday | Holiday date | Weekend range | Days | Bridge strategy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Jan 1, 2027 | Friday, January 1, 2027 – Sunday, January 3, 2027 | 3 | Natural long weekend |
| Constitution Day | Feb 1, 2027 | Saturday, January 30, 2027 – Monday, February 1, 2027 | 3 | Natural long weekend |
| Benito Juárez's Birthday | Mar 15, 2027 | Saturday, March 13, 2027 – Monday, March 15, 2027 | 3 | Natural long weekend |
| Independence Day | Sep 16, 2027 | Thursday, September 16, 2027 – Sunday, September 19, 2027 | 4 | Take Sep 17, 2027 off |
| Revolution Day | Nov 15, 2027 | Saturday, November 13, 2027 – Monday, November 15, 2027 | 3 | Natural long weekend |
Source basis: Procuraduría Federal de la Defensa del Trabajo (PROFEDET). Last updated: June 2026.
Disclaimer: Long weekend dates are based on official government sources. Observed dates may vary by region or employer. Always verify important travel or leave dates with the relevant authority.
Frequently asked questions
- How many long weekends are there in 2027?
- Based on the Mexico holiday calendar, there are 5 potential long weekends in 2027 (including those requiring a bridge day).
- What is a bridge day?
- A bridge day is a normal working day that falls between a public holiday and the weekend (for example, a Friday when a holiday is on Thursday). Taking PTO on a bridge day turns a 1-day holiday into a 4-day weekend.
- What counts as a long weekend?
- A long weekend is when a public holiday falls next to a Saturday or Sunday, creating three or more consecutive days off. Some long weekends span four or more days when holidays align with existing weekend days.
- Do these long weekends apply to all states or regions?
- Public holiday dates can vary by state, province or territory. The dates shown are based on national-level holidays. Check with your local government or employer for regional variations.
- Can I download these long weekend dates?
- Yes — click the CSV button above to download a spreadsheet-ready file with all long weekend dates for 2027.
Maximize your time off
Use the PTO long weekend optimizer to bridge these 2027 holidays into longer breaks with the fewest possible PTO days.