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INDEPENDENCE DAY (MEXICO)

When is Independence Day (Mexico) in 2024?

Independence Day (Mexico) in 2024 is on the Monday, 16th of Sep (9/16/2024).

Independence Day (Mexico) is on the 260th day of 2024. There are 106 days left in the year.

Independence Day (Mexico) Facts

  • Date: Sep 16, 2024
  • National
  • Also Called: Grito de Dolores
  • Celebrations: Fireworks, Parades, Family reunions
Independence Day (Mexico) iImage Credit: CIA World Factbook

The Independence Day in Mexico is celebrated every year on 16th of September as the anniversary of the start of Father Hidalgo's revolt. Every year the celebration begins on 15th of September, at 11 pm in Mexico.

On 16th September, 1810, the priest Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla started a revolt against Spanish rule. On this day he rang the church bell to gather the people of Mexico to rise up against the Spanish rule. This event is known as the Grito de Dolores. Mexico finally claimed its independence from Spain in 1821.

On the 15th September, at 11 pm the President of Mexico comes to the central balcony of Palacio Nacional(the National Palace), rings the bell (the same bell Hidalgo rang on 16th Sept, 1810) and cries to the crowd gathered in the huge city square and the crowd enthusiastically respond "iViva(n)!". This city square is decorated with flags, flowers and lights of red, white, and green. These are the three main colors of the Mexican flag. The green is on the left side of the flag and symbolizes independence. White is in the middle of the flag and symbolizes religion. The red is on the right side of the flag and symbolizes union. The celebrations continue on the 16th with ceremonies like parades, air shows, fireworks, musical concerts, bullfights and horseback rider performances.

All Mexicans are entitled to Independence Day off work except some emergency service workers. Mexicans proudly fly their tricolor Flag, recall Hidalgo's speeches, sing patriotic songs and enjoy the day with their friends and families.

Independence Day (Mexico) Observances

DAY
DATE
HOLIDAY NAME
  • Wed
  • Sep 16, 2009
  • Independence Day
  • Thu
  • Sep 16, 2010
  • Independence Day
  • Fri
  • Sep 16, 2011
  • Independence Day
  • Sun
  • Sep 16, 2012
  • Mon
  • Sep 16, 2013

List of National and Regional Public Holidays of Mexico in 2024

DAYDATEHOLIDAY
MondayMonJan 01, 2024Jan 01New Year's Day
MondayMonFeb 05, 2024Feb 05Constitution Day
MondayMonMar 18, 2024Mar 18Benito Juarez's Birthday
ThursdayThuMar 28, 2024Mar 28Holy Thursday
FridayFriMar 29, 2024Mar 29Good Friday
WednesdayWedMay 01, 2024May 01Labor Day
SundaySunMay 05, 2024May 05Cinco de Mayo
MondayMonSep 16, 2024Sep 16Independence Day
SaturdaySatOct 12, 2024Oct 12Columbus Day
SaturdaySatNov 02, 2024Nov 02All Souls' Day
MondayMonNov 18, 2024Nov 18Revolution Day Memorial
ThursdayThuDec 12, 2024Dec 12Virgin of Guadalupe
WednesdayWedDec 25, 2024Dec 25Christmas Day

List of Popular Celebration Days of United States in 2024

DAYDATEHOLIDAY
FridayFriJan 12, 2024Jan 12National Pharmacists Day
FridayFriJan 19, 2024Jan 19National Popcorn Day
FridayFriFeb 02, 2024Feb 02Groundhog Day
FridayFriFeb 02, 2024Feb 02National Wear Red Day
WednesdayWedFeb 07, 2024Feb 07National Signing Day
FridayFriFeb 09, 2024Feb 09National Pizza Day
TuesdayTueFeb 13, 2024Feb 13Galentine's Day
TuesdayTueFeb 13, 2024Feb 13National Pancake Day
WednesdayWedFeb 14, 2024Feb 14Valentine's Day
ThursdayThuFeb 15, 2024Feb 15National Bagel Day
SundaySunFeb 18, 2024Feb 18National Drink Wine Day
ThursdayThuFeb 22, 2024Feb 22National Margarita Day
ThursdayThuFeb 29, 2024Feb 29Leap Day
FridayFriMar 01, 2024Mar 01National Employee Appreciation Day
ThursdayThuMar 07, 2024Mar 07National Cereal Day
SundaySunMar 10, 2024Mar 10Daylight savings
MondayMonMar 11, 2024Mar 11National Napping Day
ThursdayThuMar 14, 2024Mar 14National Walkout Day
ThursdayThuMar 14, 2024Mar 14National Pi Day
WednesdayWedMar 20, 2024Mar 20National Proposal Day
SaturdaySatMar 23, 2024Mar 23National Puppy Day
SaturdaySatMar 30, 2024Mar 30National Doctor Day
WednesdayWedApr 03, 2024Apr 03National Walking Day
ThursdayThuApr 04, 2024Apr 04National Burrito Day
SundaySunApr 07, 2024Apr 07National Beer Day
ThursdayThuApr 11, 2024Apr 11National Pet Day
FridayFriApr 12, 2024Apr 12National Grilled Cheese Day
ThursdayThuMay 02, 2024May 02National Day Of Prayer
SundaySunMay 12, 2024May 12Mother's Day
SaturdaySatMay 25, 2024May 25National Towel Day
SaturdaySatMay 25, 2024May 25National Wine Day
FridayFriJun 07, 2024Jun 07National Donut Day
SaturdaySatJun 08, 2024Jun 08National Best Friends Day
SundaySunJun 16, 2024Jun 16Father's Day
FridayFriJun 21, 2024Jun 21National Selfie Day
SaturdaySatJun 22, 2024Jun 22National Kissing Day
SaturdaySatJul 13, 2024Jul 13National French Fry Day
SundaySunJul 14, 2024Jul 14National Nude Day
WednesdayWedJul 17, 2024Jul 17National Hot Dog Day
SundaySunJul 21, 2024Jul 21National Ice Cream Day
TuesdayTueJul 23, 2024Jul 23Amazon Prime Day
WednesdayWedJul 24, 2024Jul 24National Tequila Day
MondayMonJul 29, 2024Jul 29National Chicken Wing Day
ThursdayThuAug 01, 2024Aug 01National Girlfriends Day
SundaySunAug 04, 2024Aug 04National Sister Day
WednesdayWedSep 18, 2024Sep 18National Cheeseburger Day
ThursdayThuOct 03, 2024Oct 03National Boyfriends Day
FridayFriOct 04, 2024Oct 04National Vodka Day
FridayFriOct 04, 2024Oct 04National Taco Day
WednesdayWedOct 09, 2024Oct 09Leif Erikson Day
SaturdaySatOct 19, 2024Oct 19Sweetest Day
TuesdayTueOct 29, 2024Oct 29National Cat Day
ThursdayThuOct 31, 2024Oct 31Halloween
SundaySunNov 03, 2024Nov 03National Sandwich Day
FridayFriNov 29, 2024Nov 29Black Friday
MondayMonDec 02, 2024Dec 02Cyber Monday
SaturdaySatDec 07, 2024Dec 07Candle Day
MondayMonDec 09, 2024Dec 09National Pastry Day
FridayFriDec 20, 2024Dec 20National Ugly Sweater day