‘When you come, I go’. Thousands of students will return to classes on April 13 after Easter break, but for others, a ‘mega-holiday’ is approaching. According to the official calendar of the Aguascalientes Education Institute, the vacation period begins on April 20 and will last for 14 days. Contrary to what one might think, basic-level institutions continued their academic activities while the rest of the country enjoyed days off, so this does not mean a longer vacation period. How long are the Aguascalientes holidays? The Aguascalientes school calendar is different from the rest of the country, particularly due to the difference in Easter holidays, as in this state, only Holy Thursday and Friday are given as days off, while other public schools are on vacation. Meanwhile, a week after activities return to normal nationwide, Aguascalientes schools begin their vacation period, from April 20 to May 4. Why are the holidays different in Aguascalientes? The reason the holidays are different in Aguascalientes from the rest of the country is the holding of the San Marcos National Fair, the most important event in the state. The Aguascalientes Education Institute's calendar applies to preschool, primary, and secondary school students in public and private schools. This is not a recently applied measure, as in previous cycles, state authorities implemented this change so that young people can enjoy social activities without affecting their academic work. Typically, the San Marcos National Fair features commercial exhibitions, cultural activities, and concerts by a wide variety of artists. When does the San Marcos Fair begin and what is the Palenque lineup? The events of the country's most important fair begin on April 17 and run until May 10, and now people can check the lineup for the night concerts: April 17-18: Carín León. April 19: Bronco. April 20: Víctor Mendívil. April 21: María José. April 22: Christian Nodal. April 23: Remmy Valenzuela. April 24: La Única Internacional Sonora Santanera, at the Foro de las Estrellas (free access). April 25: Yuridia. April 26: Capibaras Tour with El Coyote y Chuy Lizárraga. April 27: Jorge Medina y Josi Cuen. April 28: Los Parras. April 29: Surprise artist. April 30: Banda MS. May 1: Carlos Rivera. May 2-3: Grupo Firme. May 4: Grupo Duelo. May 5: Manuel Turizo. May 6-7: Julión Álvarez. May 8: Óscar Maydon. May 9: Cristian Castro. May 10: Surprise artist for the grand finale. The Palenque operates with independent ticketing and limited capacity; therefore, visitors will have to check availability and access costs for the event that interests them most, although prices range from 600 pesos in the general area to 5,600 in the VIP zone, depending on the artist.
