LFT: How many public holidays will there be in March 2025?
Public holidays in Mexico are specific dates designated on official calendars, and are usually days off from work or school. These dates are usually to commemorate historical, social or cultural events.
The month of March will have 31 days, among which some stand out for their importance at the national and international level, which include days of rest supported by official institutions and the Federal Labor Law (LFT) .
Which days in March have mandatory rest?March 17th commemorates the birth of Benito Juárez, March 21, 1806, and is considered an official holiday by article 74 of the Federal Labor Law . According to article 75 of the LFT, employees who work on this date must receive double or triple their salary , as the case may be.
READ: When will the first payment of the Rita Cetina Scholarship be deposited?“ They will have the right to be paid, independently of the salary corresponding to them for the mandatory rest, a double salary for the service provided. [...] In addition, if a mandatory day of rest falls on a Sunday, the employer must cover the payment of the Sunday bonus to the worker as indicated in article 71 of the Federal Labor Law," the article of the LFT indicates.
On this third Monday of the month, we will honor the “Benefactor of the Americas,” Benito Juárez, one of the most important figures in the history of Mexico.
What are the holidays in March?In addition, there will be special days during the month of March, however these do not imply a day of rest in most jobs and schools.
- March 5: Ash Wednesday
- March 8: International Women's Day
- March 18: Anniversary of the Oil Expropriation
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