Introduction to Mexico’s 2025 Festive Calendar

Mexico, a country rich in culture and tradition, has a vibrant festive calendar that celebrates a variety of religious and secular events. The year 2025 is no exception, with a diverse array of holidays that reflect the nation’s history and the diverse ethnic backgrounds of its people.

Major Religious Festivals

The religious festivals in Mexico’s 2025 calendar are deeply rooted in the country’s Catholic heritage. Here are some of the key religious holidays to look forward to:

• January 1: New Year’s Day

• March 17: Saint Patrick’s Day

• April 9: Maundy Thursday

• April 10: Good Friday

• April 12: Easter Sunday

• May 1: Labor Day

• May 5: Cinco de Mayo

• May 15: Ascension Day

• May 31: Corpus Christi

• June 1: Pentecost

• June 29: Saint Peter and Paul’s Day

• July 16: Our Lady of Mount Carmel

• July 24: Our Lady of Guadalupe

• August 15: Assumption of Mary

• September 14: Independence Day

• September 15: Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos)

• October 12: Day of the Race (Grito de Dolores)

• November 1: All Saints’ Day

• November 2: All Souls’ Day

• December 8: Immaculate Conception

• December 25: Christmas Day

Secular and Cultural Celebrations

Beyond the religious festivals, Mexico’s 2025 calendar also features several secular and cultural celebrations that highlight the nation’s rich heritage:

• January 6: Three Kings Day (Epiphany)

• February 2: Candlemas

• March 21: Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe

• April 30: Day of the Earth

• May 5: Children’s Day

• June 24: National Day of the Mexican Revolution

• September 16: Mexican Independence Day

• October 12: Day of the Race

• November 20: Day of the Revolution

• December 12: Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe

Regional Festivals

Mexico is a country with a vast array of regional cultures, each with its own unique festivals. In 2025, some of these regional celebrations include:

• February 5: Carnival in Veracruz

• March 1-3: Fiesta de la Candelaria in Oaxaca

• April 18: Fiesta de San Marcos in Guadalajara

• May 3-5: Festival de la Luna Llena in Tulum

• June 12-15: Festival de la Luna Llena in Taxco

• July 8: Fiesta de San Juan in Acapulco

• August 15: Fiesta de la Virgen de la Asunción in Puebla

• September 15: Day of the Dead in various regions

• December 16: Posadas in Mexico City

Conclusion

With its diverse and vibrant festive calendar, Mexico offers a year-round celebration of its rich cultural heritage. Whether you’re celebrating the religious holidays or enjoying the regional festivals, 2025 promises to be a year filled with memorable events and experiences.