He November 1 and 2 These are important days in Mexico, since they celebrate the Day of the Deada very deep tradition in national culture. However, the question about whether these days are marked as official breaks in the Federal Labor Law (LFT) causes confusion among employees and workers.
Under the previous context, below we will clarify the situation of these dates in accordance with what is established in the LFT.
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Are November 1 and 2 official days off?
In accordance with the Federal Labor Law, The mandatory rest days are those established in article 74which include dates such as January 1, the first Monday in February, the third Monday in March, May 1, September 16, the first Monday in November, December 25 and other days that may be established as government holidays.
However, November 1 and 2 are not officially classified as days of mandatory rest.
The explanation why they do not apply as official days of rest is simple and is because they are integrated into the religious calendar. The two days linked to the Day of the Dead—the first known as All Saints’ Day and the second as All Souls’ Day— They are festivities associated with the main currents of Christianity.
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Despite this, many companies and organizations allow their employees the day off on November 2, considering its cultural importance and the relevance of the traditions surrounding the Day of the Dead.
The above has led some institutions to recognize it as a non-working day through internal agreements or collective agreements. Therefore, it is essential that workers check with their employers or review their employment contracts to verify if they are entitled to a day of rest on these dates.
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