Every September 27, Mexicans celebrate the end of the Mexican War of Independence, a civic holiday observed nationwide, although employees do not receive a paid day off. The war began on September 16, 1810, when Miguel Hidalgo called for rebellion against Spanish rule through the Grito de Dolores. The conflict lasted over a decade, with various leaders facing capture or execution until many former loyalists joined the independence movement in 1820. The war concluded on September 27, 1821, when the Army of the Three Guarantees, led by Vicente Guerrero and Agustin de Iturbide, entered Mexico City, marking the country's independence. The following day, the Declaration of Independence of the Mexican Empire was ratified in the National Palace. While the main celebration occurs on September 16, the anniversary of the war's end is commemorated with official ceremonies and related activities.