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Mexico Public Holiday Regulations
Employees in Mexico are legally entitled to paid public holidays under the Federal Labor Law (Ley Federal del Trabajo). These holidays are national, meaning they apply across the country to all sectors, public and private alike. Some additional regional or religious observances exist, but only the national holidays are legally recognized as mandatory paid days off.
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List of Public Holidays in Mexico in 2025
The following table lists the official public holidays in Mexico for 2025, as recognized under national labor law. These dates are set by the government and must be observed by employers across the country.
Do Employers Have to Provide Paid Leave on Public Holidays?
Yes. Under Mexican labor law, employers are required to provide paid leave on official public holidays. Employees who normally work on these days are entitled to take the day off with full pay.
If an employee is required to work on a public holiday, the employer must pay double the regular daily wage in addition to their normal pay, effectively triple pay for that day. This rule applies to both full-time and part-time employees, provided they are under a legal employment contract.
Public holidays are not deducted from annual leave; they are stand-alone entitlements designed to ensure workers can rest and participate in national celebrations.
Legal Penalties for Not Providing Paid Holiday Leave
Failing to provide paid public holiday leave in Mexico is considered a violation of the Federal Labor Law. Employers who do not comply can face administrative fines imposed by the Secretaría del Trabajo y Previsión Social (STPS), typically ranging from 50 to 5000 times the daily minimum wage, depending on the severity and recurrence of the infraction.
Common non-compliance risks occur in industries with variable schedules or among part-time and temporary workers, where employers mistakenly assume holidays do not apply. Employees may file complaints through the Federal Labor Conciliation and Arbitration Board (Junta Federal de Conciliación y Arbitraje), leading to investigations, back-pay awards, and potential sanctions.
To avoid penalties, employers should maintain accurate payroll records, clearly communicate holiday entitlements, and ensure all staff receive correct pay for holiday work.
How Do Holidays Affect Overtime Thresholds?
Public holidays in Mexico are treated as rest days, not regular working days. Work performed on these days automatically qualifies as overtime, and the pay rate must reflect the statutory premium, which is double the daily wage plus regular pay. Hours worked on a public holiday count in addition to normal overtime thresholds, ensuring employees receive appropriate compensation.
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Leave entitlements in Mexico, from mandatory paid holidays to annual vacation rights and special allowances, can be complex to manage, especially for global employers. Each update to labor law can impact payroll accuracy and compliance obligations.
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