Benito Juárez's Birthday Description
Honors the birthday of Benito Juárez, Mexico's most revered president, born on March 21, 1806. As a Zapotec indigenous man who rose to lead the nation and champion liberal reforms separating church and state, he remains a profound symbol of equality and justice. Schools, government offices, and banks close for the day. Official ceremonies are held at monuments dedicated to Juárez, particularly the Hemiciclo a Juárez in Mexico City's Alameda Central.
