Birthday of Benito Juárez

Mexico National Holiday in Mexico

Mexican National HolidaysA public holiday that celebrates the Birthday of Benito Juárez, a 19th century president and statesman who stood against the French intervention in Mexico.

This official holiday is taken on the third Monday in March, as enshrined in Article 74 of the Mexican labour law.

Born on March 21, 1806, Benito Juarez is today remembered as a reformer dedicated to democracy, reducing the influence of the Catholic Church in Mexican politics, campaigning for equal rights for indigenous peoples and promoting the defence of national sovereignty.

Benito Juarez lived during one of the most important and tumultuous periods of Mexican history, considered by many historians as the consolidation of the nation as a republic. Juarez marked a watershed in the nation's history, being a premier figure in this time.

Indeed, the period of his leadership is known in Mexican history as 'La Reforma' (the reform), and marked a political and social revolution with major constitutional consequences.

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