In November, celebrations for the Day of the Dead take place, a festivity where people of all ages go out to ask for calaverita while wearing their costumes. However, since this festivity falls on a pay period, the question arises about how banks operate during these festive days.
Despite events like the Great Day of the Dead Parade, altars, and visits to cemeteries, some companies and government agencies grant November 1 and 2 as days off, even though they are not mandatory according to the Federal Labor Law. In the case of banks, the National Banking and Securities Commission informs that November 1 is not considered a rest day, so branches and ATMs will operate normally. However, on Saturday, November 2, banks will suspend operations, so any transactions at the counter must be done on Friday or postponed until the following Monday.
Regarding mobile banking, bank applications will function normally on November 1 and 2, barring interruptions, allowing users to perform transactions, payments, and purchases with digital cards from their mobile devices.
According to the CNBV calendar, other days when banks will remain closed in 2024 will be Monday, November 18, for the Day of the Mexican Revolution, Thursday, December 12, for Bank Employee Day, and Wednesday, December 25, for Christmas.
It is important to note that the Day of the Dead is not considered a mandatory rest day, so those who work on November 1 or 2 will receive their normal salary, without additional bonuses.
