FEBRUARY 24, 2025 — Mexico observes Flag Day today, a date dedicated to celebrating one of the nation’s most important symbols, reports El Economista.
Schools across the country will mark the occasion with ceremonies, and public institutions will hold official commemorations.
The Mexican flag has undergone several transformations since its origins in 1821, when Agustín de Iturbide introduced the Trigarante flag during the country’s struggle for independence.
The colors—green, white, and red—originally symbolized religion, independence, and unity. By 1859, under the leadership of Benito Juárez, these meanings shifted to hope, unity, and the blood of national heroes.
President Lázaro Cárdenas officially declared February 24 as Flag Day in 1940. The current national flag is defined by the 1984 Law on the National Coat of Arms, Flag, and Anthem, which sets guidelines for its design and use. The emblem at its center, an eagle devouring a serpent, traces back to the legend of the founding of Tenochtitlán, now Mexico City.
“The Mexican flag is not just a piece of fabric; it embodies the values that unite our country—liberty, justice, equality, and unity,” one article noted. Respect for the flag is instilled from an early age, with weekly school ceremonies that include singing the national anthem and saluting the flag.
Despite being a civic holiday, Flag Day does not result in school closures. According to Jorge Baca López, an education coordinator, classes will continue as usual for approximately 40,000 students in basic education, says El Sol de Parral.
