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Mexico’s Flag Day on Feb. 24 Will Not Halt Classes or Bank Services

Authorities confirm the observance does not carry legal holiday status.

Overview

  • The SEP’s 2025–2026 calendar keeps basic-education classes in session on Tuesday, Feb. 24, with school ceremonies to mark the date.
  • The CNBV’s schedule published in the Diario Oficial confirms Feb. 24 is not a banking holiday, so branches will operate on regular hours.
  • The Federal Labor Law does not recognize Feb. 24 as a mandatory day off, meaning most employees work as usual.
  • The next pause for students is Friday, Feb. 27 due to a Consejo Técnico Escolar meeting, creating a short break.
  • Flag Day was established by decree in 1934 under President Lázaro Cárdenas, with origins linked to the Trigarante banner and the Plan of Iguala.