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Easter Sunday 2024 in Mexico

One of Mexico’s biggest celebrations is Easter Sunday (Domingo de Pascua), which remembers the biblical story of when Jesus rose from death.

Is Easter Sunday a Public Holiday?

Easter Sunday is not a public holiday. It falls on Sunday, March 31, 2024 and most businesses follow regular Sunday opening hours in Mexico.

Christians believe Jesus is the son of God, who was resurrected on Easter Sunday.

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Celebrate Easter Sunday

It is common practice to go on vacation during Holy Week (Semana Santa), which usually ends on Easter Sunday. Celebrations in some towns and cities can be quite upscale, featuring fireworks and various events.

Churchgoers attend special Easter mass, followed by festive parties that include a variety of Mexican dishes as well as fun activities and games. Grandparents, parents, siblings, aunts, uncles, and cousins meet, greet and mingle to celebrate the day.

Public Life

Easter Sunday is an important religious holiday in Mexico so many businesses are closed, as well as banks and schools.

About Easter Sunday

Roman Catholicism is the predominant religion in Mexico, so Easter Sunday is part of the Holy Week events across the country and within the church worldwide.

About Easter Sunday in Other Countries

Read more about Easter Sunday.

Easter Sunday Observances

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2019SunApr 21Easter SundayObservance, Christian
2020SunApr 12Easter SundayObservance, Christian
2021SunApr 4Easter SundayObservance, Christian
2022SunApr 17Easter SundayObservance, Christian
2023SunApr 9Easter SundayObservance, Christian
2024SunMar 31Easter SundayObservance, Christian
2025SunApr 20Easter SundayObservance, Christian
2026SunApr 5Easter SundayObservance, Christian
2027SunMar 28Easter SundayObservance, Christian
2028SunApr 16Easter SundayObservance, Christian
2029SunApr 1Easter SundayObservance, Christian

While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.