Christ the King Day (El día de Cristo Rey) is a religious celebration in Mexico held on the Sunday before Advent. It honors Jesus Christ as the king of all kings.
Is Christ the King Day a Public Holiday?
Christ the King Day is not a public holiday. It falls on Sunday, November 26, 2023 and most businesses follow regular Sunday opening hours in Mexico.
Jesus' power and authority in Christianity is remembered on Christ the King Day.
Many churches hold special masses dedicated to Jesus Christ, recognizing his sovereignty and command in Christianity.
Public Life
Christ the King Day is a religious observance and not a statutory federal holiday in Mexico.
About Christ the King Day
Pope Pius XI instituted the Christ the King feast in 1925 as a way of acknowledging Jesus’ authority and power. The town of Guanajuato in central Mexico had a monument of Jesus known as Christ the King (Cristo Rey). This monument – except for the head and heart – was destroyed in an air raid in 1927. Afterward, a new statue was built to honor “Christ the King”.
Christ the King Day Observances
Year
Weekday
Date
Name
Holiday Type
2018
Sun
Nov 25
Christ the King Day
Observance
2019
Sun
Nov 24
Christ the King Day
Observance
2020
Sun
Nov 22
Christ the King Day
Observance
2021
Sun
Nov 21
Christ the King Day
Observance
2022
Sun
Nov 20
Christ the King Day
Observance
2023
Sun
Nov 26
Christ the King Day
Observance
2024
Sun
Nov 24
Christ the King Day
Observance
2025
Sun
Nov 23
Christ the King Day
Observance
2026
Sun
Nov 22
Christ the King Day
Observance
2027
Sun
Nov 21
Christ the King Day
Observance
2028
Sun
Nov 26
Christ the King Day
Observance
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