What's open on Independence Day in Cancun?
Mexican Independence Day on 16 September features the Grito ceremony. Banks and offices close; supermarkets and OXXO stay open and fiesta supplies sell out. In Cancun, city-centre venues are most likely to deviate from national patterns — check individual branches.
| Venue / Chain | Category | Holiday Status | Hours | Verification & 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 |
Estimate | Convenience Stores | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 oxxo.com |
Estimate | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 walmart.com.mx |
Estimate | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 soriana.com |
Editorial | Supermarkets & Groceries | Reduced hours | 09:00–21:00 | 2025-09-15 lacomer.com.mx |
Estimate | Pharmacies & Chemists | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 farmaciasguadalajara.com |
| Public Transit & Transport | Reduced hours | 07:00–00:00 | 2026-04-20 metro.cdmx.gob.mx |
