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When Is Mexican Independence Day? (Countdown & Dates)
Last updated: May 31, 2026
Written by Blake Boege
An educational resource and countdown tool details the date rules and observance dates for Mexican Independence Day (Grito de Dolores). Users search for this to find when the holiday is next celebrated, view a ticking countdown, and check upcoming dates.
Find the exact dates for Mexican Independence Day, including a live ticking countdown, upcoming dates from 2026 to 2030, and history.
Quick Answer
Mexican Independence Day is celebrated on September 16 every year. In 2026, it is on Tuesday, September 16, 2026.
Direct answer
Mexican Independence Day is celebrated on September 16 every year. In 2026, it is on Tuesday, September 16, 2026.
Mexican Independence Day (Día de la Independencia) is celebrated on September 16. The national celebration starts on the night of September 15 with the historical "Grito de Dolores" (Cry of Dolores) reenactment.
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Calendar Date
September 16 (Fixed)
Historical Event
Grito de Dolores (1810)
National Holiday Status
Public holiday in Mexico
How it works
This page displays when Mexican Independence Day is observed and counts down to the next upcoming occurrence.
The date is computed dynamically in the browser following the official Gregorian calendar rules for Mexican Independence Day.
When is Mexican Independence Day?
Mexican Independence Day (Día de la Independencia) is celebrated on September 16. The national celebration starts on the night of September 15 with the historical "Grito de Dolores" (Cry of Dolores) reenactment.
How is the date determined?
Mexican Independence Day is observed on the fixed date of September 16 every year. The weekday shifts each year based on the Gregorian calendar cycle.
A brief history and background
On the morning of September 16, 1810, priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla rang the church bells in the town of Dolores and gave the "Grito de Dolores," calling on the local population to rebel against the Spanish crown. This event launched the Mexican War of Independence, which concluded with victory in 1821.
Is it a US federal holiday?
No, Mexican Independence Day is not a federal holiday in the United States. Federal offices, banks, and post offices remain open, though it is celebrated and observed widely.
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Frequently asked questions
It is on September 16 every year. The holiday celebrations begin the night before on September 15.
No. Cinco de Mayo (May 5) commemorates the Battle of Puebla in 1862. September 16 is Mexico's national Independence Day, which is the country's most important patriotic holiday.
It is the famous historical cry for independence. Every year on the night of September 15, the President of Mexico and local leaders reenact the cry from balconies of government palaces.
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