Revolution Day in Mexico
Mexico’s Revolution Day is a statutory rest day on the third Monday of November, commemorating the uprising associated with November 20, 1910. The Monday date comes from federal labor law; the historical anniversary remains November 20.[1][2]
A statutory November rest day
Article 74 of Mexico’s Federal Labor Law lists the third Monday of November as a mandatory rest day in commemoration of November 20. The law sets the holiday on that Monday rather than moving the rest day to November 20 when the dates differ.[1]
For employees covered by the law, the day is paid as a rest day. If an employer and employees agree that some staff will work, the law requires the usual rest-day pay plus double pay for the work performed. PROFEDET summarizes this as triple the daily wage in total.[1][2]
The uprising behind the date
The Plan of San Luis was issued by Francisco I. Madero before the uprising’s planned start. It called on people to take up arms beginning on November 20, 1910, against the government of Porfirio Díaz. The date commemorated by the holiday is therefore tied to the call to revolt, not the date the plan was issued.[3][4]
The Revolution grew from wider social and political grievances. A Mexican education resource describes demands for land restitution among campesinos, better working conditions among workers, and freedom of expression among journalists. The conflict transformed Mexico’s political and social order; the 1917 Constitution was one outcome of the revolutionary period.[3][4]
Parades and civic remembrance
A recurring national commemoration is the Desfile Deportivo del 20 de noviembre. A public broadcasting service describes contingents from sports groups and federal security forces, sometimes dressed as historical figures from the conflict. Parade plans can vary, so visitors should check local announcements for the route and schedule.[4]
Mexico’s education materials also present the anniversary as a time for family conversation and civic reflection about the Revolution and its legacy. These are educational suggestions, not evidence that every household follows the same custom. There is no single nationwide menu or set of family traditions for the day.[3]
Planning around the holiday
The rest-day rule does not itself provide opening hours for shops, visitor attractions or public transport. Article 75 also allows workplaces to agree which employees will work, so services may operate with staff on duty. Check the schedules of the specific bank, office, shop or transport provider you plan to use.[1]
Frequently asked questions
When is Revolution Day observed in Mexico?
Do employees get the day off?
Are banks, shops and public transport closed?
The labor law sets the rest-day and pay rules; it does not specify customer opening hours for every bank, shop or transport service. Check the provider’s own holiday schedule.[1]
Are there parades?
A recurring commemoration is the sports parade associated with November 20, but local event details can vary. Check local announcements for current routes and schedules.[4]
Sources and references
Sources used for Revolution Day in Mexico:
- LEY FEDERAL DEL TRABAJO- Cámara de Diputados del H. Congreso de la Unión
- Días de descanso obligatorio- Procuraduría Federal de la Defensa del Trabajo
- Revolución_1920-06_11_fotografías en blanco y negro[2].pdf- Secretaría de Educación Pública
- Canal Catorce trasmitirá programación especial “Ecos de la Revolución” para conmemorar la Revolución Mexicana- Sistema Público de Radiodifusión del Estado Mexicano