Today, there's no traffic movement on the second Saturday of August; the streets remain devoid of vehicles.
In August 2025, the "Hoy No Circula" program will be in effect in Mexico City and the State of Mexico. This program aims to reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality.
Under this program, vehicles with holograms 1 and 2 will have restricted days based on their license plate numbers and the colour sticker assigned to their vehicles.
Vehicles with hologram 1 and license plates ending in even numbers cannot circulate on Mondays from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM. For example, on Monday, August 11, 2025, vehicles with holograms 1 and 2, and plates ending in 5 and 6, were restricted.
Vehicles with hologram 2 follow the same restriction schedule as hologram 1 vehicles, meaning one weekday restriction based on plate number and two Saturdays per month without circulation.
Vehicles with hologram 1 or 2 and license plates ending in 9 and 0, specifically with blue stickers, cannot circulate on Fridays.
Foreign vehicles are restricted one weekday per week (Monday to Friday) based on the combination of their license plate's last digit and their hologram code, with the driving ban from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM. This means foreign vehicles with holograms 1 or 2 follow the same restriction days as Mexican vehicles with those holograms.
The restriction does not apply to the Mexico City Metropolitan Zone (ZMVM) on any Saturday of the month for vehicles with hologram 2.
In summary, under the Hoy No Circula program for August 2025:
| Vehicle Type | Plate Ending (Example) | Restricted Days in CDMX & Edomex (5 a.m.–10 p.m.) | |----------------------------|-----------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------| | Hologram 1 + Even Plates | 0, 2, 4, 6, 8 | One weekday per week (e.g., Mondays for some plates) and two Saturdays per month | | Hologram 2 + Plates | Similar to Hologram 1 | Same as Hologram 1 restrictions | | Hologram 1 or 2 + Plates 9 & 0 (Blue Sticker) | 9, 0 | Fridays (e.g., August 8, 2025) | | Foreign Vehicles (with holograms 1 or 2) | As above | Same weekday restrictions as Mexican vehicles with same hologram & plate digit |
Vehicles with holograms 00, 0, electric, and hybrid are exempt from these restrictions except during environmental contingencies. School vehicles with authorization, those used for emergency services, urban services, firefighters, medical, rescue, public security, and civil protection are also exempt.
The exact day for a specific plate with hologram 1 or 2 depends on that combination; for example, even-numbered plates with hologram 1 often have Monday restrictions.
The assignment of the stickers follows a numerical pattern (Yellow: 5 or 6, Pink: 7 or 8, Red: 3 or 4, Green: 1 or 2, Blue: 9 or 0). The 2025 Vehicle Verification Calendar for Mexico City and the State of Mexico has been specified.
This Saturday, August 9, vehicles with hologram 1, license plates ending in even numbers, hologram 2, and foreign vehicles are restricted from circulating in Mexico City and the conurbated zone of the State of Mexico.
The "Hoy No Circula" program in August 2025 also impacts the automotive industry, as it affects the movement of goods within the transportation sector. This could potentially impact the finance industry, as businesses may face increased costs due to supply chain disruptions and reduced efficiency. For instance, should a trucking company's vehicles be restricted on a given day, they would incur additional costs for hiring temporary vehicles or rescheduling deliveries.
