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Holy Saturday 2025 in Mexico

Holy Saturday (Sábado Santo) is a Christian holiday in Mexico prior to Easter Sunday. Solemn vigils are held at churches on this day.

Is Holy Saturday a Public Holiday?

Even though Holy Saturday falls on 2025年4月19日土曜日, it is a working day. Most businesses follow regular opening hours in Mexico.

Jesus Christ

Jesus' death is mourned on Holy Saturday. Christians believe he is the son of God and was resurrected.

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Celebrate Holy Saturday

The Holy Week long weekend is a popular time to travel on vacation so tourist destinations, particularly along the coast of Mexico, can be quite busy. Churches hold solemn evening masses, where candles are lit, on Holy Saturday. Effigies of Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus, are burnt outside churches afterwards.

Public Life

Holy Saturday is a religious observance in Mexico.

About Holy Saturday

Holy Saturday, also known as the Black Saturday or the Great Sabbath, commemorates the day Jesus' body rested in a tomb - it is the day before he is believed to have risen from death.

Roman Catholicism is the predominant religion in Mexico, so Holy Saturday is part of the Holy Week events across the country and within the church worldwide.

About Holy Saturday in Other Countries

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Holy Saturday Observances

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2020土曜日4月11日 (土)Holy SaturdayObservance
2021土曜日4月3日 (土)Holy SaturdayObservance
2022土曜日4月16日 (土)Holy SaturdayObservance
2023土曜日4月8日 (土)Holy SaturdayObservance
2024土曜日3月30日 (土)Holy SaturdayObservance
2025土曜日4月19日 (土)Holy SaturdayObservance
2026土曜日4月4日 (土)Holy SaturdayObservance
2027土曜日3月27日 (土)Holy SaturdayObservance
2028土曜日4月15日 (土)Holy SaturdayObservance
2029土曜日3月31日 (土)Holy SaturdayObservance
2030土曜日4月20日 (土)Holy SaturdayObservance

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