In Mexico City, various activities related to the Day of the Dead will take place, while some schools will suspend classes to honor the deceased. However, in some federal entities of Mexico, there will be no activities on Friday, November 1st.
In Yucatan, the state Department of Education has announced that educational activities will be suspended on November 1st at all levels. This will allow students to enjoy the long weekend and participate in the Janal Pixan traditions, a festival rooted in the local population.
On the other hand, in Baja California Sur, around 150,000 students will have an extended weekend from Friday, November 1st to Sunday, November 3rd due to the celebration of the Day of the Dead. A significant increase in traveler influx is expected because of this holiday, coinciding with the start of the high tourism season.
In contrast, in Nuevo León, classes will not be suspended according to the official school calendar. The days October 31st, as well as November 1st and 4th, will remain working days, although cultural activities related to the festival may be held during school hours.
For its part, Coahuila will also maintain regular educational activities on November 1st and 2nd, not considering them as non-working days. Although some schools will carry out activities related to the Day of the Dead, student and educational staff absences will not be justified.
In Tabasco, although Friday, November 1st, is not an official rest day according to the SEP school calendar, it has been decided to cancel classes. On Thursday, October 31st, basic education students will leave early, and both teachers and administrative staff will enjoy a long weekend.
In summary, while some states like Yucatan and Baja California Sur will provide a bridge for the Day of the Dead, in Nuevo León and Coahuila regular school activities will continue. Tabasco, although it does not have an official rest day, will also suspend classes on Friday, November 1st, allowing students and workers to enjoy this holiday with their families.
