MEXICO.- The Ministry of Public Education (SEP) confirmed that the 2025-2026 school calendar contemplates a megabridge for the Day of the Deadwhich will benefit millions of basic education students throughout the country.
Although the dates of Hanal Pixán (Day of the Dead, November 1 and 2) will fall on Saturday and Sunday, this will not be an impediment for students to enjoy a “bridge.” Since he Friday October 31 there will be no classes.
Why will there be no classes on October 31?
Friday, October 31 is marked as suspension of school work due to the session of the School Technical Council (CTE)the monthly meeting held by teaching staff to plan and evaluate educational work.
This means that Millions of preschool, primary and secondary school students will have that Friday offwhich, added to the weekend and November 2 (Day of the Dead), could represent a school bridge for many families.
Day of the Dead 2025: What the Federal Labor Law (LFT) says
- He article 74 of the LFT establishes mandatory rest days for workers, in which they must rest with pay, or receive special compensation if they work on those days.
- Among those designated days the days November 1 and 2 are not included on that legal list, so These are not official holidays. for the workers.
This means that if a worker provides service on those days, there is no general legal obligation to pay a double or special salaryunless the employment contract or company policy establishes it.
When will there be a bridge in Mexico?
The next long weekend for an official holiday will be November 17 in commemoration of the 20th day of the Mexican Revolution.
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