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What's open on Independence Day 2026 in Mexico?

Known locally as Día de la Independencia

Independence Day falls on 2026-09-16. Mexican Independence Day on 16 September features the Grito ceremony. Banks and offices close; supermarkets and OXXO stay open and fiesta supplies sell out.

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Sept 16

Next occurrence

16 September 2026

Most chains are expected to stay open.

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Reduced

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All Categories 8 Supermarkets & Groceries 3 Pharmacies & Chemists 2 Convenience Stores 1 Petrol & EV Charging 1 Public Transit & Transport 1

Holiday Survival & Public Services Cheat Sheet

Essential public rules and services operating on Independence Day 2026

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Public Transit

Sunday / Holiday Schedule

Public transit networks typically operate on Sunday or holiday timetables.

Service Availability 75%

Street Parking

Free / Relaxed Rules

Sunday parking rules and free municipal parking zones usually apply on statutory holidays.

Service Availability 90%

Post & Lockers

Lockers Only · Counters Closed

National postal delivery suspended; outdoor automated parcel lockers remain active 24/7.

Service Availability 40%

Trading Laws

100% Closed (Gov / Banks)

Government offices, municipal counters, and bank branches remain 100% closed.

Service Availability 15%
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All Verified Chains & Venues

8 venues tracked
Venue / ChainCategoryHoliday StatusHoursVerification & Source
Farmacias Guadalajara 24h24/7 Duty

Sucursales 24 horas abiertas los 365 días del año en días feriados oficiales

Editorial
Pharmacies & Chemists Open 24 hours
2026-04-20
farmaciasguadalajara.com
OXXO Gas & Pemex 24/724/7 Duty

Estaciones de servicio y tiendas OXXO abiertas 24 horas en días feriados

Editorial
Petrol & EV Charging Open 24 hours
2026-04-20
oxxogas.com
OXXO
Estimate
Convenience Stores Open Hours Vary
2026-08-23
oxxo.com
Walmart
Estimate
Supermarkets & Groceries Open Hours Vary
2026-08-23
walmart.com.mx
Soriana
Estimate
Supermarkets & Groceries Open Hours Vary
2026-08-23
soriana.com
La Comer
Editorial
Supermarkets & Groceries Reduced hours 09:00–21:00
2025-09-15
lacomer.com.mx
Pharmacies & Chemists Open Hours Vary
2026-08-23
farmaciasguadalajara.com
Metro CDMX & Metrobús

Opera con horario de día festivo (07:00 a 24:00 horas)

Editorial
Public Transit & Transport Reduced hours 07:00–00:00
2026-04-20
metro.cdmx.gob.mx

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More holidays in Mexico

Revolution Day 2026-11-16 Christmas Day 2026-12-25 New Year's Day 2027-01-01 Constitution Day 2027-02-01 Benito Juárez’s Birthday 2027-03-15 Maundy Thursday 2027-03-25 Good Friday 2027-03-26 Labour Day 2027-05-01

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Frequently asked questions

Are shops, supermarkets and pharmacies open on Independence Day in Mexico?

Mexican Independence Day on 16 September features the Grito ceremony. Banks and offices close; supermarkets and OXXO stay open and fiesta supplies sell out. Confirmed open chains include: OXXO, Walmart, Soriana, La Comer, Farmacias Guadalajara. Typically closed venues: banks, government.

When is Independence Day 2026?

Independence Day falls on 2026-09-16 in 2026.

Are public transport and emergency services running on Independence Day?

Emergency medical helplines, on-duty pharmacies and 24/7 petrol stations remain accessible. Public transit generally runs on a Sunday/holiday timetable.

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