NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Fiestas Patrias (Mexico)

Fiestas Patrias is a Spanish phrase meaning "Patriotic Holidays". Fiestas Patrias is a Spanish phrase meaning Patriotic Holidays. Mexico Mexicos fiestas patrias originated in the 19th century. ...

The Fiestas Patrias in Mexico originated in the 19th century. They are observed today as public holidays. Alternative meaning: Nineteenth Century (periodical) (18th century — 19th century — 20th century — more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 19th century was that century which lasted from 1801-1900 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar. ... For other uses, see Holiday (disambiguation). ...

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Aniversario de la Constitución (Constitution Day) commemorates the Constitution of 1917, promulgated after the Mexican Civil War on February 5. Article 74 of the Mexican labor law (Ley Federal del Trabajo) provides that the first Monday of February (regardless the date) will be an official holiday in Mexico. This was a modification of the law made in 2005, effective since 2006; before, it was the February 5th regardless of the day, and all schools gave extended holidays if the day was a Tuesday or Thursday.

Natalicio de Benito Juárez (Birth of Benito Juárez) commemorates President Benito Juárez's birthday on March 21, 1806. Juárez is popularily regarded as an exemplary politician due to his liberal policies that, among other things, defined the traditionally strict separation of the church and the Mexican state. Article 74 of the Mexican labor law (Ley Federal del Trabajo) provides that the third Monday of March (regardless the date) will be an official holiday in Mexico.

Día del Trabajo (Labor Day) commemorates the Mexican workers' union movements on May 1 — specifically, the 1906 Cananea, Sonora, and the 1907 Río Blanco, Veracruz, labor unrest and repression.

Cinco de Mayo (Fifth of May) commemorates General Ignacio Zaragoza's victory on May 5, 1862, over the French expeditionary forces in the Battle of Puebla. Cinco de Mayo celebrates the legendary Battle of Puebla, Mexico on May 5, 1862 in which a Mexican force of 4,500 men faced 6,000 men of the ominous and well trained forces of Napoleon III's French Army. The battle, which lasted all of four hours ended in a moral and physical victory for the Mexican Army under the 33 year old General Ignacio Zaragoza.

Grito de Dolores (on the evening of September 15th) and Aniversario de la Independencia (September 16th) commemorates Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla's Grito de Dolores — on September 16, 1810, in the village of Dolores, near Guanajuato. Hidalgo called for the end of Spanish rule in Mexico. On October 18, 1825, the Republic of Mexico officially declared September 16th its national Independence Day.

Aniversario de la Revolución commemorates the Mexican Revolution which started on November 20, 1910 when Francisco I. Madero planned an uprising against dictator Porfirio Díaz's 34-year long iron rule. Article 74 of the Mexican labor law (Ley Federal del Trabajo) provides that the third Monday of November (regardless the date) will be an official holiday in Mexico. This was a modification of the law made in 2005, effective since 2006; before then, it was November 20 regardless of the day, and all schools gave extended holidays if the day was a Tuesday or Thursday. Although November 20 is the official day, the uprising started on different days in different parts of the country.

Contrary to US popular belief, Cinco de mayo is not the most important national holiday in Mexico. That distinction is reserved for Dieciséis de septiembre, which is celebrated from the evening of September 15 with a re-creation of the Grito de Dolores by all executive office-holders (from the President of the Republic down to municipal presidents) and lasts through the night. In contrast, Cinco de mayo is observed as a notable date, but it is not considered more or less important than, for example, Constitution Day or Benito Juárez's birthday. It is only an official holiday in the state of Puebla and in some parts of Mexico it is hardly recgonized. Listen to this article Â· (info) This audio file was created from an article revision dated 2005-12-10, and does not reflect subsequent edits to the article. ... 1917 (MCMXVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar (see link for calendar) or a common year starting on Tuesday of the 13-day slower Julian calendar (see: 1917 Julian calendar). ... is the 36th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... For other uses, see Benito JuÃ¡rez (disambiguation). ... is the 80th day of the year (81st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1806 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Labour Day (or Labor Day) is an annual holiday that resulted from efforts of the labour union movement, to celebrate the economic and social achievements of workers. ... is the 121st day of the year (122nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1906 (MCMVI) was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... Emblem of the municipality of Cananea Cananea (from the Apache term for horse meat) is a city in the northern Mexican state of Sonora. ... A typical Cinco de Mayo Baile folklÃ³rico celebration in Gardena, California. ... Ignacio Zaragoza Ignacio Zaragoza SeguÃn (March 24, 1829 â€“ September 8, 1862) was a general in the Mexican Army, best known for his 1862 victory against the French invading forces in the Battle of Puebla on May 5 (the Cinco de Mayo). ... is the 125th day of the year (126th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about 1862 . ... Combatants Mexico France Commanders Ignacio Zaragoza Charles de Lorencez[1] Strength 4,500 soldiers, mostly veterans of the Reform Wars 1857-1860, include Zappadores, Infantry, Cavalry and 18 guns in 3 batteries of artillery. ... The Grito de Dolores was the call for the independence of Mexico given by Miguel Hidalgo on September 16, 1810 in the town of Dolores Hidalgo, near Guanajuato. ... Statue of Miguel Hidalgo, Coyoacán, DF Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla (8 May 1753 – 30 July 1811) was the chief instigator of Mexicos war of independence against Spain. ... The Grito de Dolores was the call for the independence of Mexico given by Miguel Hidalgo on September 16, 1810 in the town of Dolores Hidalgo, near Guanajuato. ... is the 259th day of the year (260th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1810 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... Dolores Hidalgo (in full, Dolores Hidalgo Cuna de la Independencia Nacional) is a small city and its surrounding municipality in the north-central part of the Mexican state of Guanajuato. ... A view of downtown Guanajuato from one of its many hills. ... is the 291st day of the year (292nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Opening of the Stockton and Darlington Railway 1825 (MDCCCXXV) was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... For other uses, see Independence Day (disambiguation). ... A graphical timeline is available here: Timeline of the Mexican Revolution Many portions of this article are translations of excerpts from the article RevoluciÃ³n Mexicana in the Spanish Wikipedia. ... is the 324th day of the year (325th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1910 (MCMX) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Friday [1] of the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ... A graphical timeline is available here: Timeline of the Mexican Revolution Francisco Ignacio Madero GonzÃ¡lez (October 30, 1873 â€“ February 22, 1913) was a politician, writer and revolutionary who served as President of Mexico from 1911 to 1913. ... JosÃ© de la Cruz Porfirio DÃaz Mory (15 September 1830 â€“ 2 July 1915), Mexican war volunteer and French intervention hero; later President. ... is the 258th day of the year (259th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... The President of the United Mexican States is the head of state of Mexico. ... A presidente municipal (Spanish for municipal president) is the chief of government of municipios in Mexico. ... Puebla is the name of a city and a state in Mexico. ...