Mexico City officials are considering a decree to establish June 11, 2026 [1], as a holiday for some workers in the capital.

The move aims to manage the massive influx of people and traffic during the opening of the 2026 World Cup. Because the event is expected to cause significant congestion, authorities want to ensure public safety and accessibility for those attending the festivities.

President Claudia Sheinbaum said the date would be a holiday for workers in Mexico City [3]. The proposed day of rest falls on a Thursday [2]. The opening match is scheduled to take place at Estadio Banorte in Mexico City [2].

However, the legal status of the day remains unclear. A spokesperson for the Federal Labor Law (LFT) said the date is not currently contemplated as a mandatory day of rest under the law [4]. This creates a contradiction between the president's statements and the existing national labor framework.

Different reports vary on who would actually benefit from the break. Some sources suggest the holiday would apply to all workers in the city, while others indicate only certain employees would be eligible [3]. The government has not yet released a final decree to resolve these discrepancies.

To finalize the plan, a representative of the Secretariat of Public Education (SEP) said the application of the day of rest will be evaluated in coordination with the SEP and labor authorities [5]. This coordination is part of a broader contingency plan to handle the logistical challenges of hosting a global sporting event.

Despite the lack of a formal LFT mandate, the government is prioritizing mobility and road security to prevent total gridlock in the metropolitan area [6].

“"El 11 de junio será día feriado para los trabajadores de la CDMX."”

The tension between a presidential directive and the Federal Labor Law suggests that while the government wants to facilitate World Cup attendance, it may struggle to enforce a mandatory paid holiday without legislative changes. This could lead to a fragmented workday where public sector employees receive the day off while private sector workers remain on the clock, potentially complicating the city's goal of reducing traffic congestion.