On September 26, 2026, the Hoy No Circula Sabatino program remains active across the Zona Metropolitana del Valle de México, the Valle de Toluca, and the Zona Metropolitana de Santiago Tianguistenco, with standard restrictions in place from 5:00 to 22:00 hours. The Secretaría del Medio Ambiente (SEDEMA) and the Comisión Ambiental de la Megalópolis (CAMe) report that while air quality across the region presents a low health risk, officials maintain normal restrictions as the region begins its seasonal transition toward drier atmospheric conditions.
Vehicle Restrictions and Operating Rules for September 26
According to the official calendar for this fourth Saturday of September, vehicles carrying Holograma 2 are prohibited from circulating regardless of their license plate. Autos with Holograma 1 featuring even-numbered plate endings—specifically 0, 2, 4, 6, and 8—along with all foreign-plated vehicles, must stay off the road during the operational hours of 5:00 to 22:00. Conversely, motorists driving cars with Holograma 1 bearing odd plate endings of 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9, as well as those with 00 and 0 holograms, are permitted to drive normally.
Exemptions and Environmental Oversight
SEDEMA enforces a wide set of exemptions to encourage cleaner vehicle technologies, allowing agricultural tractors, construction and mining machinery, motorcycles, and vehicles under 400 kilograms to circulate freely. Fully electric vehicles, category I and II hybrid vehicles, classic or antique cars, and cars carrying official disability plates or special circulation permits also remain exempt. Authorities note that failure to comply with these rules incurs fines ranging from 20 to 30 UMAs—equivalent to between $2,346 and $3,519 pesos—alongside vehicle impoundment and associated towing and storage fees.
Did You Know? The restrictions span 18 conurbated municipalities in the Zona Metropolitana del Valle de México, alongside the Valle de Toluca and Santiago Tianguistenco regions, with oversight set to intensify as the dry season progresses.
Geographic Scope of the Program
The Saturday restriction framework applies directly within the 16 alcaldías of the Ciudad de México, which include Álvaro Obregón, Azcapotzalco, Benito Juárez, Coyoacán, Cuajimalpa de Morelos, Cuauhtémoc, Gustavo A. Madero, Iztacalco, Iztapalapa, Magdalena Contreras, Miguel Hidalgo, Milpa Alta, Tláhuac, Tlalpan, Venustiano Carranza, and Xochimilco. Within the Estado de México, the rules cover numerous municipalities such as Ecatepec de Morelos, Naucalpan de Juárez, Nezahualcóyotl, Tlalnepantla de Baz, Toluca, Metepec, Chalco, and Texcoco, among others.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the operational hours for the Saturday restriction?
The Hoy No Circula Sabatino rules are in effect from 5:00 until 22:00 hours.
Are hybrid and electric vehicles restricted on this Saturday?
Electric vehicles and category I and II hybrids are exempt from the standard weekend restrictions.
What are the financial penalties for violating the program?
Fines range from 20 to 30 UMAs, translating to between $2,346 and $3,519 pesos, with additional costs for vehicle towing and storage.
What are your plans for handling the weekend traffic restrictions across the metropolitan area?