Mexico Vacation Pay Calculator · August 17, 2026 · Mexico · Rules 2026
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Mexico Vacation Pay Calculator
Mexico · Rules 2026 · Last reviewed: August 16, 2026 · Verified rules 2026
Calculate Mexico vacation premium and statutory vacation days from your seniority. The Spanish name is prima vacacional.
Informational estimate. It does not determine what you are owed or must pay. It is not professional advice and not a SAT, IMSS or government service.
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How the vacation premium is calculated
Vacation premium = wages for the vacation days × 25% (or a higher contractual rate).
Since the Vacaciones Dignas reform, article 76 grants 12 days after the first year, increasing by two days each year until 20, then by two days every five years. Article 80 adds a premium of at least 25%.
| Completed years | Vacation days |
|---|---|
| 1 | 12 |
| 2 | 14 |
| 3 | 16 |
| 4 | 18 |
| 5 | 20 |
| 6 | 22 |
| 11 | 24 |
| 16 | 26 |
| 21 | 28 |
LFT article 76: 12 days after year 1, +2 each year until 20, then +2 every five years.
Formula
Vacation pay = daily salary × days. Premium = vacation pay × 25% (or a higher contractual rate).
Worked example
After three completed years the statutory table grants 16 days plus a 25% premium.
Vacation pay including premium
MXN 12,000.00
- Vacation days used in this calculation16.0000
- Statutory days after completed years16
- Vacation pay9600.00
- Vacation premium2400.00
- Total12000.00
Official sources
Cámara de Diputados
Rules: 2026 · Last reviewed: August 16, 2026
Diario Oficial de la Federación
Decreto que reforma los artículos 76 y 78 de la LFT en materia de vacaciones
Rules: 2026 · Last reviewed: August 16, 2026
Procuraduría Federal de la Defensa del Trabajo
Prestaciones laborales: aguinaldo, vacaciones y prima vacacional
Rules: 2026 · Last reviewed: August 16, 2026
Assumptions
- Completed years of service determine the statutory table unless unused days are entered.
Not covered
- Collective contracts with more generous tables unless unused days are supplied.
FAQ
How many vacation days after one year?
12 working days, not the old 6-day minimum.
Is the premium 25% of salary or of vacation pay?
It is at least 25% of the wages that correspond to the vacation period.
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