In 2025, Benito Juárez's Birthday falls on a Monday, giving many a long weekend.
About Benito Juárez's Birthday
Benito Juarez Day honours the birth of Benito Juarez on 21 March 1806 in Oaxaca. A Zapotec lawyer who rose to become president, he led the liberal Reform movement and resisted French intervention. Mexicans celebrate him as a national hero and a symbol of civic virtue, indigenous heritage and the rule of law.
Because Juarez died in office, the holiday falls on the third Monday of March, giving a long weekend under Mexico's calendar-fixing law. Schools and officials hold civic ceremonies with speeches, flag rituals and honour guards. Banks and government offices close, and children learn his famous maxim that respect for the rights of others is peace.
Benito Juárez's Birthday · 2025–2030
Frequently asked questions
When is Benito Juárez's Birthday 2025 in Mexico?
Monday, Monday, 17 March 2025.
Is Benito Juárez's Birthday a public holiday in Mexico?
Benito Juárez's Birthday — Public holiday (Mexico).