Flag Day in Mexico

Día de la Bandera
Official nameDía de la Bandera
Also calledFlag day
Observed byMexico
CelebrationsCelebrate past and current flags
DateFebruary 24
Next time24 February 2027 (2027-02-24)
Duration2 day
Frequencyannual

Día de la Bandera ("Flag Day") is a national holiday in Mexico dedicated to the flag of Mexico. Flag Day is celebrated every year on February 24 since its implementation in 1934. It was established by the President of Mexico, General Lázaro Cárdenas, in front of the monument to General Vicente Guerrero; Guerrero was the first to pledge allegiance to the Mexican flag, on March 12, 1821.

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