Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army's victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. While it is a minor holiday in Mexico, it is widely celebrated in the United States as a celebration of Mexican-American culture.
Cinco de Mayo 2027 falls on Tuesday, May 5.
No. Mexican Independence Day is September 16. Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army's victory at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.
Cinco de Mayo is a regional holiday mainly observed in the state of Puebla, Mexico. It is not a federal public holiday. It is much more widely celebrated in the United States.
Cinco de Mayo became a celebration of Mexican-American culture and heritage in the US, popularised from the 1960s onward, particularly in states with large Mexican-American communities.