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Celebrating the Culture—May

Dia del Trabajo (Labor Day)—May 1st

A National Holiday. Businesses and Offices close, nationwide. The principal trade Unions march on Mexico City's main square (the Zocalo).

Cinco de Mayo—May 5th

A holiday celebrated in the colonial city of Puebla commemorating the Mexican defeat of the French at the Battle of Puebla.

Mother's Day in Mexico—May 10th

Although this is not a holiday, many local people take a half day off when they can to take their mother out and celebrate this event.

Dia del Maestro (Teacher's Day)—May 15th