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When is Oil Expropriation Day 2026?
Oil Expropriation Day 2026 is on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 in Mexico.
Oil Expropriation Day serves as a national reminder of when Mexican president Lázaro Cárdenas proclaimed the expropriation of all mineral and oil reserves in Mexico.
See March 18 on the world mapOil Expropriation Day 2026 by country
| Country | Date |
|---|---|
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | March 18Wednesday |
Questions about Oil Expropriation Day
- When is Oil Expropriation Day in 2026?
- Oil Expropriation Day is on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
- Which countries celebrate Oil Expropriation Day?
- Oil Expropriation Day is marked in 1 country: Mexico.
- Is Oil Expropriation Day a public holiday?
- In 2026 it's listed as an observance or regional holiday rather than a nationwide day off. Check the table for each country.
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