culture Gringo Gazette 2026-10-30

Day of the Dead: Banks Close, but You Still Have to Work

As marigolds pop up across Baja Sur for Día de los Muertos, your banks and schools will be closed on November 2. However, federal labor law doesn't make it an official paid holiday, meaning most local businesses and offices will stay wide open.

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