Overview of the 2024-2025 School Year in Mexico
As the 2024-2025 school year in Mexico nears its end, students, teachers, and administrative staff are preparing for their summer break starting July 17. According to the official calendar released by the Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP), classes resume on September 1.
November Bridge Dates
- (Official Bridge) Starts on Saturday, November 15 and ends on Monday, November 17.
- Begins on Friday, November 28 and concludes on Sunday, November 30.
The Prospect of a Mega Patriotic Bridge
While not officially planned, there’s a possibility of a “mega patriotic bridge” coinciding with the commemoration of Mexico’s Independence Day. This year, September 16 falls on a Tuesday. However, the “Grito de Independencia” (Cry of Independence) ceremony takes place the night of September 15. For schools, Monday, September 15 might be designated for honoring traditions or hosting “tertulias patrias” (patriotic gatherings).
In the past, when these two days fell on weekdays (Thursday/Friday or Monday/Tuesday), educational authorities opted to grant the two days off and conduct commemorative activities on a later date.
Día de Muertos Celebration
This year, the traditional Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration on November 1 and 2 occurs over a weekend, meaning there will be no bridge day or holiday.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the current status of the school year in Mexico? The 2024-2025 school year is drawing to a close, with students preparing for summer break. Classes resume on September 1 according to the SEP’s official calendar.
- Are there any significant bridge days planned for November 2024? Yes, there are two official bridges in November. The first spans from Saturday, November 15 to Monday, November 17, and the second from Friday, November 28 to Sunday, November 30.
- Could there be a mega patriotic bridge in September due to Independence Day? Although not officially planned, there’s a possibility of a mega bridge coinciding with Mexico’s Independence Day on September 16. If this day falls on a weekday, educational authorities might grant the day off and related activities on a later date.
- What happens with Día de Muertos this year? This traditional celebration falls over a weekend in November 2024, so there will be no bridge day or holiday.
