About the Cinco de Mayo countdown
The counter above ticks down live to Cinco de Mayo, May 5, in your own time zone. The date commemorates Mexico's victory at the Battle of Puebla and is widely celebrated in the US with food, music and festivals.
- Cinco de Mayo marks Mexico's 1862 victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla
- It is a bigger celebration in the United States than in most of Mexico
- It is not Mexican Independence Day — that falls on September 16
Frequently Asked Questions
How many days until Cinco de Mayo?
The live counter above shows the exact number of days, hours, minutes and seconds left until May 5, updating every second in your local time zone.
Is Cinco de Mayo Mexico's Independence Day?
No — that's a common misconception. Mexican Independence Day is September 16; Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Battle of Puebla.
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