Next Monday, March 17, is considered a mandatory rest day for workers in Mexico. According to the Federal Labor Law, employees required to work on this holiday have the right to receive their regular pay plus an amount equivalent to double. Additionally, it is the employer's responsibility to notify in advance whether work will be required on this holiday.
On March 15 and 16, Saturday is paid normally if it is part of the conventional workweek, while Sunday is compensated with the day's work and an extra corresponding to the Sunday bonus. As for Monday, March 17, being a holiday, those who must work will be paid triple.
During the month of March, various holidays and rest days occur in Mexico, allowing the opportunity to enjoy long weekends before Holy Week. One of the upcoming holidays is the birth of Benito Juárez on March 21, guaranteeing workers at least one additional day off in the following weeks.
On the other hand, students of various educational levels will have special activities related to Spring Day on March 21, which may involve events different from the conventional school routine. Regarding the official rest days in March according to the law, the only holiday is Monday, March 17, providing employees with a long weekend of up to three days.
The bridge on March 17 implies triple pay for those who work on that holiday, while banking institutions will remain closed. However, services such as online banking and ATMs will remain active for any necessary transactions during this festive period.
As for the SEP calendar for students, bridge days are considered such as Monday, March 17, for the birth of Benito Juárez, and Friday, March 21, for reflection on commemorative days. Additionally, specific dates are established for the delivery of grades and days without classes for pedagogical activities from the Ministry of Public Education.
