Working hours & days
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Mexico

What are the standard working hours in Mexico?

In Mexico, it is standard to work eight hours a day. Typical business hours are flexible between 8am – 6pm. Working eight hours within this time of day is standard.

What are the standard working days in Mexico?

In Mexico, it is standard to work six days a week, from Monday to Saturday.

How many hours can you work per week in Mexico?

Mexico standard working hours per week is 48 hours. Anything more then 48 hours is paid in overtime pay.

How many hours is part-time work in Mexico?

Anything below 35 hours a week in Mexico will be considered part-time work.

How many hours is overtime in Mexico?

Overtime hours is any hours worked past 48 hours in a week.

Is it illegal to work on the weekend in Mexico?

No, it is not illegal for employees to work on the weekend. In fact, the normal Mexican business week in Mexico goes from Monday to Saturday. However, employees are entitled to one full day of rest a week, which usually lands on a Sunday.

Does Mexico have a four-day work?

No, Mexico has a six-day work week, from Monday to Saturday.

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FAQs

Is there a maximum amount of overtime annually in Mexico?

No, any work over 48 hours in a week is overtime pay and there is no maximum to this.

What is the rate for overtime pay in Mexico?

For the first nine hours of overtime the employee receives double their wages. For any hours overtime more than nine overtime hours, so starting at more than ten overtime hours, the employee should receive triple the amount of regular pay.

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Working hours & days
in Mexico.

What are the standard working hours in Mexico?

What are the standard working days in Mexico?

How many hours can you work per week in Mexico?

How many hours is part-time work in Mexico?

How many hours is overtime in Mexico?

Is it illegal to work on the weekend in Mexico?

Does Mexico have a four-day work?

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Working hours & days in Mexico.

What are the standard working hours in Mexico?

What are the standard working days in Mexico?

How many hours can you work per week in Mexico?

How many hours is part-time work in Mexico?

How many hours is overtime in Mexico?

Is it illegal to work on the weekend in Mexico?

Does Mexico have a four-day work?

Hiring in Mexico, Made Easy

FAQs

Success stories from businesses we’ve helped enter and grow in new markets.

Client Testimonials

180+

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24x5

130+

180+

100+

24x5

130+

The Global Workforce Payment Platform

What to expect when you connect with Horizons

Working hours & days
in Mexico.