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First Bridge of 2026: Why Not Work This February 2nd?

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The first long weekend of 2026 comes with the start of February.Workers and students will have their first mandatory day of rest of the year this Monday, February 2, on the occasion of the 109th anniversary of the Political Constitution of the United Mexican States.Although the promulgation of the 1917 Constitution is commemorated on February 5, the day to rest is February 2, because the Federal Labour Act (article 74) states that the so-called …
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Triple pay for working on February 2, 2026? This is what the Federal Labor Law says Remember that the commemorative day is the 5th due to the enactment of the Constitution jreyes Mar, 27/01/2026 - 20:47 Next Monday, February 2, 2026 is officially a mandatory day of rest, but if you have to work that day, the Federal Labor Law (LFT) has one thing very clear: you must be paid triple. Yes, just as you read it. This day corresponds to the legal bre…

The labor and school calendar of Mexico marks the beginning of the first long weekend of 2026 during the first days of February, a date that will allow workers and students to have an extended rest period. When is the first long weekend for workers? Monday, February 2, 2026 is considered as a mandatory rest day, according to the Federal Labour Law (LFT). For this reason, thousands of workers will not be required to present themselves to work in …

The megabridge of January and February 2026 is approaching, in which some students will be able to rest up to 4 days, but others will only have 3 days off. Therefore, it is important that parents know who will have a minor break on this long weekend. After the winter vacation, the first mega bridge of the year arrives for students of basic education, upper and upper middle level, as well as for Mexican workers, and in a previous note we tell you…

February 2nd is one of the dates mentioned in the Federal Labour Law (LFT) as an official day of rest, in commemoration of February 5th (Day of the Mexican Constitution). During this date, thousands of workers ask themselves: should I be paid extra if I work that day? Generally speaking, the said legislation establishes the payment of double salary to those who work on official holidays, unless the worker receives rest on another day in return. …

The first long weekend of 2026 comes with the start of February.Workers and students will have their first mandatory day of rest of the year this Monday, February 2, on the occasion of the 109th anniversary of the Political Constitution of the United Mexican States.Although the promulgation of the 1917 Constitution is commemorated on February 5, the day to rest is February 2, because the Federal Labour Act (article 74) states that the so-called …

Prepare your bags and turn off your mobile phone! Because next Monday February 2nd will be the first bridge of 2026 and you have to take advantage of it. For many, bridges and mandatory rest days are used to rest, be at home or go on a trip with the whole family. And if you are one of those who love to travel in these days of rest, check the information that Expedia shared with us with the destinations that Mexicans will visit on this first brid…

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Expansion broke the news in on Monday, January 26, 2026.
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