There are many Mexican students or workers who constantly wonder about the holidays from 2023. These official holidays serve to take a break from the daily routine and relax with family or friends. Many schedule trips for Mexico or abroad. For this reason, in the following paragraphs we will tell you about the remaining rest dates. Also, we will tell you what the Federal Labor Law (LFT) in case you have to work on one of these days. Review the information and share it with your close circle.
The holidays or holidays are intended for workers to celebrate religious or civic festivities with greater flexibility, without compromising their performance at work. This means that, even if they suspend activities, these dates are paid within the payroll. It also supposes rest dates for basic and higher education students.
According to the Federal Labor Law, mandatory holidays in 2023 include seven days, so they will not be working, as well as five bridges. It must be taken into account that some of these dates that fall during the week could be moved to the following Monday, to be used as a bridge, except for those that maintain a commemorative nature.
Official Holidays in Mexico 2023
- Sunday January 1: New Year’s Day.
- Monday February 6: Day of the Mexican Constitution.
- Monday March 20: birthday of Benito Juárez.
- Monday May 1: International Workers’ Day.
- Saturday September 16: Mexico’s independence day.
- Monday, November 20: Mexican Revolution Anniversary.
- Monday December 25: Christmas Day.
Bridge days and holidays of the SEP in Mexico 2023
- January 27, 2023: Meeting of the School Technical Council.
- February 6, 2023: Suspension of work.
- March 17, 2023: Administrative meeting. First megabridge.
- April 28, 2023: Meeting of the School Technical Council.
- May 1, 2023: Labor Day. second mega bridge
- May 5, 2023: Battle of Puebla.
- May 15, 2023: Teacher’s Day.
- May 26, 2023: Meeting of the School Technical Council.
- June 30, 2023: Meeting of the School Technical Council.
Unofficial Holidays in Mexico 2023
- April 6: Holy Thursday.
- April 7: Good Friday.
- May 5th Battle of Puebla.
- October 12: Columbus Day.
- November 2: Day of the Dead.
- December 12: Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe.
What to do if I work on a holiday?
According to the Federal Labor Law of Mexico, “workers are not required to provide services on their days off.” However, if an employee works on a holiday, he must be paid a double salary for the service provided, according to what article 73 of the legislation says.