October 1 was approved as an official holiday by the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies in Mexico, the date on which Claudia Sheinbaum will be sworn in as President of the Mexican Republic. This decision has generated uncertainty about whether there will be classes that day and on Monday, September 30.
Some institutions and secretariats have issued statements about the activities planned before October 1, including the possibility of a five-day long weekend. This scenario has generated diverse reactions and expectations among the population and workers.
The approval of October 1 as a holiday is framed in a context of significant political changes in Mexico. Claudia Sheinbaum, who will assume the presidency, her inauguration marks an important milestone in the history of the country.
Article 74 of the Federal Labor Law mentions mandatory days of rest, but the inclusion of October 1 has not yet been made official. This has led to a situation of uncertainty about how work and educational activities will be handled around this date.
Getting the last details ready for the “mega bridge”
The Laguna region of Durango is preparing for a school break period. The National Union of Education Workers (SNTE) announced the suspension of classes for basic and high school education on September 30 and October 1.
This school break coincides with the inauguration of Claudia Sheinbaum as President of the Mexican Republic, declared an official holiday by the Congress of the Union. In addition, on Friday, September 27, basic education schools will close their doors due to the meeting of the School Technical Council.
According to labor legislation, holidays are mandatory rest days. Employers must pay triple salary to workers who work on these days. However, the officialization of October 1 as a non-working day is still pending.
The suspension of classes will generate a long five-day bridge for students, from September 27 to October 1. Some institutions have planned special activities for this period.
In which states will there be a “mega long weekend” and work stoppage?
With the inauguration of the president-elect, Claudia Sheinbaum, on October 1, several states have announced the suspension of classes in their educational institutions. Each state has established its own guidelines for this period.
It is essential to note that the SEP calendar for the 2024-2025 school year did not initially include October 1 as a non-working day.
The National Union of Education Workers (SNTE) confirmed that there will be no classes for basic and high school education on September 30 and October 1.
Students, parents and teachers should be attentive to the instructions of local educational authorities to obtain updated information on the mega school long weekend and plan appropriately.
Source: infobae
