A lot of attention! In the blink of an eye, more than four months have passed since 2023. Several citizens in Mexico have taken advantage of the holidays and bridges to have a relaxing time or travel abroad. Now people wonder when are the holidays in May and the remainder of the year. In the following paragraphs, we will detail the rest days guaranteed by the Federal Labor Law and the Secretary of Public Education. Next, we will tell you about the rest days guaranteed by the Federal Labor Law and the Ministry of Public Education. Take note!
Compared to 2022, this year the holidays in Aztec territory were extended. In January, the modification to the Federal Labor Law began to work, which allows workers to have a minimum of 12 days off per year, thus doubling the vacation days allowed until last year.
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: Mexican Independence Day.
- Monday November 20: anniversary of the Mexican Revolution.
- Monday December 25: Christmas day.
Bridge days 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 megabridge
- May 5, 2023: Battle of Puebla
- May 15, 2023: Teacher’s Day
- May 26, 2023: Board of the School Technical Council
- June 30, 2023: Meeting of the School Technical Council
What are public holidays or holidays?
The purpose of public holidays or holidays is for workers to celebrate civic or religious festivities with greater flexibility, without compromising their work performance. This means that, even if you suspend activities, holidays are paid from your payroll. Here are the official dates.
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 you are asked to work on a holiday?
Article 73 of the Federal Labor Law of Mexico establishes that if a worker provides services on a holiday, the employer must pay him a double salary for the work performed. According to this law, workers are not required to work on their rest days.