Children’s Day (El Día Del Niño) is celebrated as a tribute to children in Mexico on April 30.
Is Children's Day a Public Holiday?
Even though Children's Day falls on Saturday, 30 April 2022, it is a working day. Most businesses follow regular opening hours in Mexico.
Smile - it's Children's Day in Mexico!
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Celebrate Children’s Day
Schools host special events inviting parents to celebrate and share Children’s Day with students. Parties are held and children take part in activities like face painting, story-telling, art workshops, and plays.
Public Life
Children’s Day is a national observance in Mexico.
About Children’s Day
Children’s Day has been celebrated annually in Mexico since 1925. Children are recognized as an important part of society so the day focuses on the importance of loving, accepting and appreciating children.
Children's Day Observances
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About Children's Day
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Día Del Niño |
In Mexico, Children's Day ("Día Del Niño") is celebrated on April 30th. On this day teachers organize the day for their children.
There are no classes in schools, even though it’s not listed as an official holiday in the school calendar. Instead schools organize special events and treats for the children, and the teachers take an active part in them.
They organize games, music, and the children bring in their favorite foods to share with others. Some families also have a day out with their children. There are special activities for children in parks and sports centers. Sometimes, also, the children will be given presents by their families.
As it is spring, children wear many bright colors to celebrate their youth and the coming of Spring.
Children's Day in Mexico started in 1925. This celebration had its origins during Álvaro Obregón's presidential period after the country joined the Geneva Conventions and looking after the wellness of the vulnerable children affected by World War I. The United Nations suggested in 1959 countries adopt a National Children's Day in honor of the Children's Rights Declaration of 1959.
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