Mexico's 2026 work calendar includes seven nationwide mandatory holidays, as stipulated by the Federal Labor Law (LFT).
According to a report by expansion.mx, these dates are governed by Article 74 of the LFT, which defines the official holidays for the upcoming year.
The year's first holiday will be Thursday, January 1, for New Year's Day. This will be followed by Monday, February 2, in observance of Constitution Day, which officially falls on February 5.
The calendar also includes Monday, March 16, to commemorate the birthday of Benito Juárez (originally March 21). Other scheduled holidays are Friday, May 1, for Labor Day, and Wednesday, September 16, for Mexican Independence Day.
The holiday schedule concludes with Monday, November 16, marking the start of the Mexican Revolution, and Friday, December 25, for Christmas.
Regarding compensation, Article 75 of the LFT states that employers and employees must agree on who will work during these holidays. If employees do work, they are entitled to special pay.
Under the regulations, employees will receive, "in addition to their regular salary for the mandatory holiday, double pay for the services rendered." This results in triple pay for the workday performed.
If a mandatory holiday falls on a Sunday, an additional 25% Sunday premium must be added, as established by Article 71 of the LFT.
In the state of Coahuila, the schedule may change due to two elections scheduled for Sunday, June 7, 2026: one local ordinary election and one extraordinary election. Article 74 notes that federal and local laws may establish additional holidays to facilitate the voting process.
Competent authorities will provide further information later regarding whether an additional official holiday will be granted for the elections in Coahuila.
Typically, official mandatory holidays are published in the Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF) during December of each year. The DOF confirms the dates set by the LFT and communicates any additional modifications.
