Constitution Day in Mexico, known as 'Día de la Constitución', is an annual public holiday celebrated on the first Monday of February in honour of its constitution. It commemorates the constitution's promulgation on February 5, 1917, but the official date was changed to the first Monday of February in 2005. This change allowed for a long weekend, known locally as 'puente' or bridge, promoting tourism and leisure activities.
The Mexican Constitution is a result of the revolution that started in 1910, and it not only set forth the guidelines for the government but also provided protection hereafter for workers' rights and other social services. On Constitution Day, government offices, schools, and many businesses are closed to observe the holiday, with people usually spending the day with friends and family, or taking short trips around the country.
This special occasion is also marked by civic ceremonies across the nation which are organised by schools, municipalities and cities. These ceremonies often involve patriotic events, speeches and distribution of copies of the constitution to raise awareness of its significance among the populace. A few areas also organize parades or festivals on or around Constitution Day, further celebrating the nation's remarkable step towards political stability and social equality.