2025 Holidays - Mexico

Mexico Public Holiday Observance Rules

1. Mandatory Paid Holidays

- The Federal Labor Law (Ley Federal del Trabajo) designates certain days as mandatory paid holidays.

- On these days, employees are entitled to a day off with regular pay. If an employee is required to work on a mandatory holiday, they are entitled to:

• Their regular pay for the day, plus double their daily rate for the hours worked, totaling triple pay for that day. Source

2. Holidays Falling on Weekends

- When a mandatory holiday falls on a Sunday, the holiday is observed on the following Monday.

- If it falls on a Saturday, the holiday is observed on the preceding Friday.

- This ensures that employees receive a day off in observance of the holiday. Source

3. Optional Holidays

- In addition to the mandatory holidays, there are other dates that are culturally significant in Mexico. While these are not mandated by law as paid holidays, many employers choose to observe them by providing a day off or offering additional compensation for employees who work on these days.

- Examples of optional holidays include:

• Holy Thursday and Good Friday
• Day of the Dead (November 1-2)
• Mother's Day (May 10)

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4. Employer Policies and Collective Agreements

- Employers may establish additional holidays or observances through internal policies or collective bargaining agreements.

- It is essential for both employers and employees to be aware of and adhere to these agreements, as they may provide for additional paid holidays or specific observance rules beyond those mandated by federal law.

- For a comprehensive understanding of public holiday observance in Mexico, it's advisable to consult the Federal Labor Law and any relevant employment agreements.