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Mexico's declaration of Independence as an Empire drafted on September 28 1821
Photo: Jesus Garcia Lopez, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

National day · Mexico

Mexican Independence Day is coming up.

Thursday, 16 September 2027

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About Mexican Independence Day

Mexican Independence Day is the national day of Mexico. It marks the Grito de Dolores of 1810, the start of the war of independence from Spain.

In 2027 it falls on a Thursday; in 2028 it’s on Saturday 16 September, and in 2029 on Sunday 16 September. Also in September 2027: World Ozone Day (16 Sep), Malaysia Day (16 Sep) and National Guacamole Day (16 Sep). From this page you can add it to your calendar, get an email before it, share the countdown, or show it full screen.

How we work out the date
It’s on 16 September every year.
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Page updated 5 November 2026. Report a wrong date

Dates

YearDate
2027Thursday, 16 September
2028Saturday, 16 September
2029Sunday, 16 September
2030Monday, 16 September
2031Tuesday, 16 September
2032Thursday, 16 September
2033Friday, 16 September
2034Saturday, 16 September
2035Sunday, 16 September
2036Tuesday, 16 September

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