If you have high blood pressure, stay out of Mexico!
There are only 7 official, legal holidays in Catemaco and the rest of Mexico. Plus an extra one, every 6 years for the presidential inauguration.
But try to find a major government official or judge or transact major business on maybe an extra 40 illegal holidays. GOOD LUCK!
Starting December 12th, after singing the Guadalupana, official Mexico goes into hibernation till around January 6th.
Then there is Easter which stretches a whole week, and of course the Day of the Dead, which is actually two days, and 5 de Mayo, which is always good for a parade, and Mothers day which never gets moved to a Sunday unless absolutely necessary, and visiting dignitary day, when noone wants to be seen working, and every village’s saints day, which might actually might last a whole week, plus Navy day when boat people in Catemaco cook giant soups, and, and, and…
Oh yeah, I forgot summer vacation, mid July to end of August.
During the illegal holidays, you may actually find some government people working, but if your concern requires an “executive” signature, I wish more good luck to you. Of course, the common working people in most businesses work most every day, legal or not, and usually do not get paid those holidays.
Yes, it is wonderful to be in Mexico, especially if you are rich, a politician, or have a management job in government.
