Holiday Pay Rules for December 24 and 31 in Quintana Roo

Many Quintana Roo Workers Have Questions About Payment for Working on December 24 and 31

With the arrival of the Christmas and New Year holidays, many workers in Quintana Roo are asking how their workday should be paid if they have to work on these dates. The Federal Labor Law is clear and protects those who provide their services during mandatory rest days, granting them extra pay.

It doesn’t matter if you work in a store, restaurant, hotel, factory, or office: if your job requires you to work on an official holiday, your employer must pay you according to the law.

Are December 24 and 31 Paid Double or Triple?

According to the Federal Labor Law, the mandatory rest days are December 25 and January 1, 2026. This means that:

• Working on December 24 or 31 is paid as a normal day, without increase.
• Working on December 25 or January 1 must be paid with triple salary.

The triple payment applies only when the employee works on a day officially marked as non-working.

How Triple Payment is Calculated on Holidays

If you have to work on Christmas or New Year’s Day, the calculation is simple. The law establishes that you must receive your normal salary plus double additional pay.

Practical example:

• Daily salary: 250 pesos
• Normal payment: 250 pesos
• Extra payment (double): 500 pesos
• Total for day worked on holiday: 750 pesos

This amount must be clearly reflected in your payroll receipt.

What to Do If You Are Not Paid According to the Law

If your employer does not respect triple payment on holidays, you can file a complaint with the Federal Attorney’s Office for the Defense of Labor or the Ministry of Labor. You only need proof that you worked that day and evidence of incorrect payment.

The Federal Attorney’s Office for the Defense of Labor offers free advice and support throughout the process. You can contact them at 800 911 7877 or consult their official website at www.profedet.gob.mx.

Knowing your labor rights allows you to enjoy the holidays with greater peace of mind and defend what is legally yours.