Holiday breaks
Mexico winter school break: find a trip from Mexico City
The Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP) calendar covers public and private preschool, primary and secondary schools in the national education system. Winter break runs from 21 December 2026 to 5 January 2027; 6 January is a holiday and classes restart on 7 January. Mexico City is the example departure; choose another Mexican city in the tool if you leave from elsewhere. Spring dates are not shown here.
The example this page uses
- From
- Mexico City
- Travelling as
- Family · 4 people
- Trip length
- 7 days
- Month
- December
- Total budget
- MXN 160,000
- Currency
- MXN
The trip tool works by month, not exact holiday dates. Results are modelled estimates, not live fares. Change any value after opening it.
Official dates and scope
| Winter break: 21 Dec 2026 – 5 Jan 2027 | Public and private preschool, primary and secondary schools in Mexico's national education system (SEN). |
| Holiday 6 Jan 2027; classes restart 7 Jan 2027 | Public and private preschool, primary and secondary schools in Mexico's national education system (SEN). |
Destinations that fit this example
Example: from Mexico City, 7 days, total budget MXN 160,000, December. Edit any of it in the trip tool.
- Grenada — St George’s and Grand AnseGrenadaEstimated whole trip82,900–130,100 MXNWithin budget · Fine in DecemberOne of the strongest realistic options within your current budget and trip requirements. It covers beach and relaxation.
- Bolivia — SucreBoliviaEstimated whole trip38,100–59,550 MXNWithin budget · Off-season in DecemberOne of the strongest realistic options within your current budget and trip requirements.
- US Virgin Islands — St Thomas, Charlotte Amalie and Magens BayUnited States Virgin IslandsEstimated whole trip89,000–139,800 MXNTight fit · Fine in DecemberOne of the strongest realistic options within your current budget and trip requirements. It covers beach and relaxation.
- Honduras — Copan RuinasHondurasEstimated whole trip100,100–157,100 MXNTight fit · Great in DecemberOne of the strongest realistic options within your current budget and trip requirements.
- ColombiaColombiaEstimated whole trip85,800–158,000 MXNTight fit · Great in DecemberOne of the strongest realistic options within your current budget and trip requirements. It covers beach and relaxation.
- Trinidad and Tobago — Port of Spain food and historyTrinidad and TobagoEstimated whole trip95,000–149,300 MXNTight fit · Fine in DecemberOne of the strongest realistic options within your current budget and trip requirements.
What to weigh
- The calendar covers SEN basic education; universities and other systems are not included.
- The example uses seven days in December. Edit days, month or departure city in the tool.
- School dates are not employer leave.
Questions
- Does this page include Easter dates?
- No. This page covers the winter break only.
- Are these live prices?
- No. They are modelled whole-trip estimates for the example inputs shown. Change the departure city, days, budget or party to recalculate.
Sources
- SEP — Calendario escolar 2026–2027, educación básica y normal — Public and private preschool, primary and secondary schools in Mexico's national education system (SEN).
Checked 2026-10-12. Always confirm with your own school, employer or authority.
Related breaks
Photo credits
- Martin St-Amant (S23678) · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Costs are modelled estimates for the example inputs, not live holiday fares or exact-date availability. Calendar facts quote official sources for the scope stated; travel tips are editorial planning suggestions.