14 Cats Celebrating Cinco de MEOW in Style – ¡Olé!

Happy Cinco de Mayo! Like many who celebrate the 5th of May each year, cats don’t understand what they’re celebrating, but they sure look good doing it!

For those wondering, Cinco de Mayo is not the Mexican Independence Day (that’s celebrated on September 16), it actually honors the anniversary of the May 5, 1862 Battle of Puebla where a vastly outnumbered Mexican army defeated French troops during the French-Mexican war.

But, like every good cat knows, any excuse is a good excuse to celebrate! Here are 14 cats celebrating this fun holiday in style!

Señor Baldar is ready for Sphynxo de Mayo! #sphynx #cincodemayo #cincodemeow #cats_of_instagram #catphotography #petphotography #buzzfeedanimals #excellent_cats #instapet #sphynxofinstagram

A post shared by Brooke Arnold Photography (@brookesphynx) on May 4, 2017 at 6:33pm PDT

Flashback to that time Spot Finley made a run for the border! Happy Cinco de Meow!! (Seriously, how do they not have a margarita emoji?!) #cincodemeow #cincodemayo #fbf #topcatphoto #magnificent_meowdels #bestcats_oftheworld #funpetloveclub #igclubcats #catstocker #catsofinstagram #catsofworld #catworldwide #bestmeow #meowbox #weeklyfluff #hubcats #jr_lovecats #7catdays #instacat_meows #instabeautifulpets #catstagram #catlife #everything_animals #excellent_cats #catsofgram #themeowdaily #igcatjunky #my_loving

A post shared by Frankie & Spot Finley (@_thecattery_) on May 5, 2017 at 6:12am PDT

Happy Cinco de Gato #cincodemeow #shrampton

A post shared by Shrampton (@shrampton) on May 5, 2017 at 7:44am PDT

It’s Cinco de Meow at AHS! Stop in today ONLY and add a feline friend to your home for just $5! All cats and kittens, like Milo here, are included. We’re open noon-7pm! #cincodemayo #cincodemeow #catsofinstagram #cats #kittens #kittenseason #ahsadoptables #adoptatx

A post shared by Austin Humane Society (Off.) (@austin_humane) on May 5, 2017 at 7:49am PDT

Happy Cinco de MEOW! Today is kitty kitty meow meow’s 2nd birthday. #cincodemeow #catsofinstagram #catbirthday #meow

A post shared by Amy Anderson (@amyrica206) on May 5, 2017 at 7:45am PDT

Happy Cinco De Meow #cincodemayo #cutecat #catslol #catsofinstagram #instacats #gingercats #gingercatsofinstagram #catsrule #elgato #gingercatsrule #wwdm #tequila #meow #cats_of_instagram #cats_of_world #cat #catstagram #cincodemeow

A post shared by Tina H (@tinah084) on May 5, 2017 at 6:56am PDT

Ginny is ready for a fiesta! Happy Cinco De Mayo! #cincodemeow

A post shared by Sara Cowart (@saramc1024) on May 5, 2017 at 6:25am PDT

Happy Cinco De Meow #philthecat #catsofinstagram #thewoodbags #cincodemeow

A post shared by Terra (@tlsabag) on May 5, 2017 at 3:39am PDT

Happy Cinco de Mayo furriends!!! Thanks to @arzkicker for my authentic Mexican sombrero! #catsinsombreros #cincodemayo #cincodemeow #petsofinstagram #cat #cats #neko #whiskers #kitten #siberiancat #siberiancatsofinstagram #fluffycat #catsofinstagram #furrbaby #fluffycatcrew #catloversclub #cat_features #cutecatcrew #catstocker #instacat_meows #catsygram #topcatoftheday #cat_featuring #charmingcatz #magnificent_meowdels #siberian_cats_lovers

A post shared by purrcy the siberian (@purrcy_the_siberian_cat) on May 4, 2017 at 2:25pm PDT

Happy Cinco de Mayo #cincodemayo #cincodemeow #selkirkrex #sombrero #catcostume

A post shared by Penelope (@iampenelopethecat) on May 4, 2017 at 2:04pm PDT

Instead of partaking in some margaritas, I will be waxing at @waxmelrose this Friday from 11:30-7. Because of this I will not be in on Sunday. #WAX #cincodemayo #cincodemeow #melroseave #tequilashotswillhavetowait #elizamartinwax

A post shared by Eliza Martin Wax (@elizamartinwax) on May 2, 2017 at 12:53pm PDT

HEY, REMEMBER THAT TIME LAST YEAR WHEN NOBODY COULD KEEP THEIR EYES OFF OF MY MARACAS???!! HAPPY CINCO DE MAYO!!! OLÉ!!! (Hey, was today national lose your sense of humor day or something??? I’m a cat making smiles, not making political statements. Let’s all keep that in mind before attacking) #myeyesareuphere #stopstaringatmymaracas #cincodemayo #cute4kind #cincodedrinko #maracas #ole #corona #coronalight #throwbackthursday #tbt #fbf #flashbackfriday

A post shared by Sophie (@sophie_the_model) on May 4, 2017 at 9:22pm PDT

Hey Zombie @i.am.zombie más tequila por favor My sweet pawsie Kiki @kiki_and_the_boys invited me to the #cincodemayoboxpawty Happy Cinco de Mayo everypawdy Happy Birthday to sweet Elsie @opie_and_elsie #elsiebug1stbirthday #drunkcats_ #corona #butsu #hardrockcafemaui #cats_of_instagram #catsofinstagram #catstagram #catsofig #cats #tuxedocat #bestmeow #neko #instagram #gato #meowbox #catloversclub #catsoftheworld #cat_features #instacat_meows #huffpostgram #animaladdicts #buzzfeedanimals #bestcatsintheworld #magnificent_meowdels #meowdel_feature #postyourpet #furrybabyloveclub My Pawtners @mrmurphy_basenji @thewondercatfamily

A post shared by @denbo_nish on May 5, 2017 at 7:50am PDT

Cinco de meow 4:00am #cincodemeow #cincodemayo #meezer #catstagram #catsofinstagram #cats_of_instagram #catoftheday #catsofday #instacat #ilovemycat #siamese #siamesecat #siamesecatsofinstagram #catlover #meowbox #bestmeow #pawproject #cutepetclub #topcatphoto #instacat_meows #catsrequest #bestcats_oftheworld #siameseworld #siamese_love_ #catstocker #siamese_feature #catmyboss #catsofworld #instacat_models #cats_today

A post shared by Mayumi (@mochikit) on May 5, 2017 at 7:04am PDT