September 16, 2025, marks the anniversary of Mexico’s independence, one of the most important dates in the national civic calendar. Around this day, a question often arises among students and workers: should the mandatory day of rest be moved to create a long weekend holiday?
According to the Federal Labor Law (LFT), September 16 is considered a mandatory day of rest throughout the country, regardless of the day of the week it falls on. In 2025, the commemoration will fall on a Tuesday, so only that day will be a day off.
This means there will be no long weekend for the national holidays, since Monday, September 15, is not considered a holiday under labor law. Both schools and workplaces must maintain normal activities the day before the celebration.
Official Day of Rest in Mexico
Article 74 of the LFT establishes that September 16 is one of the few holidays that is not moved to another day of the week. Unlike other commemorations, such as February 5th or November 20th, the date is respected as it appears on the calendar.
For 2025, the national holiday holiday will be held only on Tuesday, September 16th. This means there will be no long weekend, although the right to additional pay will remain if an employee is required to work on this day.
In conclusion, students and workers in Mexico will have to wait for other holidays on the calendar to have a long weekend. September 16th will continue to be a day of celebration and rest, but it will not extend to Monday the 15th.
Source: criteriohidalgo
