How Does Sunday & Holiday Hours Work in Mexico?
Last verified: 2025-06 · Americas
1The Quick Answer
OXXO and 7-Eleven convenience stores are open 24/7 every day; government offices and banks close on public holidays.
2What You Need to Know
Mexico's convenience store chains — OXXO, 7-Eleven, and Extra — operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including all public holidays, making them reliable fallbacks for food, water, SIM cards, and cash. Supermarkets and most retail shops open on Sundays with regular or slightly reduced hours. Banks and government offices close on all public holidays (Mexico has around 7 mandatory and several optional public holidays). Museums often close on Mondays. Markets and street food stalls are frequently busiest on weekends.
3Practical Tips
Practical Tips
- 1OXXO stores are everywhere and accept card payments — use them for water, snacks, and topping up your phone
- 2If visiting a museum, check whether it closes on Mondays — many national museums do
- 3During Semana Santa (Holy Week before Easter), many businesses reduce hours or close for several days
How does this compare?
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