Revolution Day is a public holiday observed in Mexico, commemorating the beginning of the Mexican Revolution on November 20, 1910. Although the revolution started on this date, the holiday is celebrated on the third Monday of November. The revolution was initiated by Francisco I. Madero, who called for the Mexican people to rise up against the regime of Porfirio Díaz, who had ruled as a dictator for over three decades. The holiday is one of the five Fiestas Patrias in Mexico and is marked by various festivities, including flag hoisting ceremonies, speeches, parades, festivals, open-air concerts, and outdoor parties. On this day, government offices, schools, banks, and many businesses are closed, allowing citizens to participate in the celebrations.