Mexico prepares for 40-hour workweek by 2030 in major labour overhaul

In February 2026, Mexico's Chamber of Deputies passed a bill to reduce the standard workweek from 48 to 40 hours by 2030. The bill, introduced by President Claudia Sheinbaum, aims to benefit approximately 13.4 million workers. The reform will incrementally decrease the workweek by two hours per year, beginning in 2027. While the total weekly hours will decrease, the law permits employers to increase weekly overtime. The bill's passage, supported by the ruling Morena party, followed years of debate with business owners, though critics fear the increase in overtime hours will offset the reduction in standard hours. The law does not change the minimum requirement of one rest day for every six days worked.

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