Mexico country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours (TR)
📍 Mexico
Theme Independence Day 2027
Mexico is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Mexico City, the national observance is Independence Day on 16 September, and the national colours are green and red. Mexico marks 16 September 1810, the Grito de Dolores that opened the war of independence from Spain.
Capital and region (TR)
Mexico City is the capital. Mexico sits in the American time region, on the America/Mexico_City clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Thursday, 16 September 2027. Mexico marks 16 September 1810, the Grito de Dolores that opened the war of independence from Spain. Locally it is called Día de la Independencia. The year on this page follows that next date, so it changes after the observance passes.
Colours and how the day looks
The national colours are green and red. Streets, schools and public buildings use them on Independence Day. The image on this page is an original ToolSphare poster painted in those colours.
Independence Day FAQs
What is the capital of Mexico?
The capital is Mexico City.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Thursday, 16 September 2027.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are green and red.
What does the national day mark?
Mexico marks 16 September 1810, the Grito de Dolores that opened the war of independence from Spain.
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