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About Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo, celebrated on 5 May, marks Mexico's victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Outnumbered Mexican troops under General Ignacio Zaragoza defeated a larger, better-equipped French army. The win became a lasting symbol of resistance and national pride, though it did not end the French intervention that followed.
In Mexico the day is relatively minor, observed mainly in Puebla with military parades, battle re-enactments and civic events. It is not a federal day off nationwide. In the United States, however, Cinco de Mayo grew into a large celebration of Mexican-American culture, featuring parades, music, folk dance and Mexican food and drink.
Cinco de Mayo · 2025–2030
Frequently asked questions
When is Cinco de Mayo 2028 in Mexico?
Friday, Friday, 5 May 2028.
Is Cinco de Mayo a public holiday in Mexico?
Cinco de Mayo — Observance (Mexico).