Cinco de Mayo (Mexican Spanish: [ˈsiŋko ðe ˈmaʝo]; Spanish for 'Fifth of May') is an annual celebration held on May 5 to celebrate Mexico 's victory over the Second French Empire at the Battle of Puebla …

May 4, 2025 · Cinco de Mayo, which translates to the 5th of May, has become associated with tacos and margaritas, but the holiday is about so much more than that.

Cinco de Mayo, holiday celebrated on May 5 in parts of Mexico and the United States in honor of a military victory over the French forces of Napoleon III in 1862, known as the Battle of Puebla.

May 5, 2025 · In Mexico, Cinco de Mayo is a day of remembrance, commemorating Mexico’s victory over the French during the 1862 Battle of Puebla.

Apr 24, 2025 · When is Cinco de Mayo? Cinco de Mayo occurs annually on May 5 in the United States. In 2025, it will be celebrated on a Monday. It is not a public holiday, and businesses have normal hours.

May 6, 2025 · Here’s a look at the celebration and its roots. What the day celebrates Cinco de Mayo marks the anniversary of the 1862 victory by Mexican troops over invading French forces at the …

May 3, 2025 · This Monday is Cinco de Mayo — a holiday that commemorates a Mexican military victory but has become better known as a celebration of Mexican culture in the United States.

May 5, 2025 · Cinco de Mayo festivities are taking place across the U.S. with music, tacos, tequila and colorful displays of Mexican culture — even if they're not always the most authentic.

Oct 23, 2009 · Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May, is a holiday that celebrates the date of the Mexican army’s May 5, 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War.

Apr 23, 2025 · Ever wondered when Cinco de Mayo is and why it's celebrated? Discover the date, its history, and fun ways to join the festivities right here!