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Mexico Banks Close for Christmas as Banco Azteca Says It Will Open

Regulators list December 25 as a non-working day, shifting due dates to the next business day.

Overview

  • The Mexican Bankers Association says December 25 is an official non-working day set by the CNBV, so most branches will not offer in-person service.
  • Banks maintain access through more than 65,000 ATMs, roughly 60,000 banking correspondents, digital and mobile platforms, and 24-hour telephone lines.
  • Branch counters located inside supermarkets or department stores may open only if the host retailer operates normally that day.
  • Banco Azteca announced on its social media that its branches will open on December 25, a stance that diverges from broader industry guidance.
  • Payments due on the holiday can be made the next business day without penalty under Mexican law, and Argentina has comparable holiday closures with electronic channels available.