Mexican Vacation Days & Vacation Premium Calculator

Legal basis

• Art. 76, Federal Labor Law ('dignified vacations' reform, DOF 12-27-2022, in force since January 1, 2023): 12 working days after the first year of service, increasing by 2 days per year up to 20 in the fifth; from the sixth year on, 2 more days for every 5 years of service.
• Art. 80: minimum vacation premium of 25% over the salary corresponding to the vacation period.
• Art. 81: vacations must be taken within 6 months after completing the year of service; they can't be exchanged for money except upon termination (art. 79).
• The vacation premium is exempt from income tax up to 15 times the daily UMA (art. 93, section XIV, Income Tax Law); check the current UMA value at INEGI.

This calculator is for guidance only and does not replace legal advice. If you'll use the result in a negotiation or lawsuit, review it against current law with a licensed attorney.