The Day of the Dead in Mexico has gained great relevance as an emblematic festival that has transcended international borders, highlighting Mexican culture around the world. This commemorative celebration results in the suspension of school and work activities, generating doubts about which day corresponds and whether it is mandatory to rest. Although the festivities take place on November 1 and 2, there is no constitutionally established obligation to rest on either of these days.
Generally, schools and some workplaces choose to declare November 2 as a day of rest, taking advantage of the fact that in 2024 it falls on a Saturday. However, employers are not obligated to grant this day off to their workers. In November, the only official day of rest established constitutionally will be in commemoration of the Mexican Revolution, while those who work on constitutionally recognized holidays will have the right to additional pay.
According to the 2024-2025 School Calendar of the SEP, All Saints' Day, which corresponds to November 1, will be a regular school day for basic education. For its part, on Saturday, November 2, schools will remain closed, following the usual weekend routine. Among the upcoming constitutional days of rest in 2024 are January 1, the first Monday in February, the third Monday in March in honor of Benito Juárez, May 1, September 16, the third Monday in November for November 20, and December 25.
