Mexico
Mexico guarantees 12 paid days/year (2023 reform, doubled from 6). 25% vacation premium. Maternity 12 wks (IMSS 100%), paternity 5 days.
Annual paid leave
Federal Labor Law art. 76 (2023)Federal Labor Law art. 76 (Dec 2022 reform): 12 days year 1, +2 days/year up to 20 days (yr 6), then +2 days every 5 yrs. Vacation premium 25% min.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 12 j | 100% + 25% prima | LFT |
| Year 2 | 14 j | 100% + 25% | LFT |
| Year 6 | 20 j | 100% + 25% | LFT |
Public holidays
LFT art. 748 mandatory holidays (LFT art. 74) + presidential/electoral. Working a holiday paid triple.
| Day | Date | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 enero | Año Nuevo | All | — |
| 1st Mon Feb | Día de la Constitución | All | — |
| 3rd Mon Mar | Natalicio de Benito Juárez | All | — |
| 1 mayo | Día del Trabajo | All | — |
| 16 septiembre | Día de la Independencia | All | — |
| 3rd Mon Nov | Día de la Revolución | All | — |
| 1 diciembre | Transmisión Pod. Ejecutivo | All | 6 ans |
| 25 diciembre | Navidad | All | — |
Sick leave
60% IMSSIMSS Incapacidad: 60% base salary from day 4. Employer pays days 1-3.
| Scenario | Waiting | Pay | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Days 1-3 | 3 j | Employeur | Ley Seguro Social |
| Day 4+ | — | 60% IMSS | Max 78 sem |
Maternity, paternity, parental
12 wks mat · 5 days patMaternity 12 wks (6 pre + 6 post) 100% IMSS. Paternity 5 days (LFT art. 132).
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maternity | 12 sem (6+6) | 100% IMSS | LFT art. 170 |
| Paternity | 5 j | 100% empleador | LFT art. 132 |
| Adoption | 6 sem | 100% | LFT |
Special leaves
CLALFT: per CLA; marriage and bereavement often 3 days paid. Días económicos by company.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage | 3 j typique | Variable | CCT |
| Bereavement | 3 j typique | Variable | CCT |
Information current as of last update. This guide does not replace local legal advice. For specific situations, consult a labor lawyer in the relevant country.
Centralize Mexico absence management
Illizeo applies LFT (2023 reform — 12 to 20 days) + IMSS + 25% vacation premium.
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