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The 40-day Christmas bonus in Mexico already has a payment date and defined beneficiaries for 2026, but not all workers will receive this benefit, as some will only collect 15 days. Who are they and why? Here we give you the details of the most anticipated deposit of the year by Mexicans.
President Claudia Sheinbaum published a decree in the Official Journal of the Federation (DOF) that establishes who will be able to receive a 40-day Christmas bonus, a labor benefit that has sparked the interest of millions of workers.
Above all because said payment would be delivered soon and during the time when thousands of people use the money to cover the costs of the Christmas and New Year season (to pay for dinner, buy gifts, among other things).
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Who will receive a 40-day Christmas bonus in Mexico in 2026?
According to the presidential decree published on October 23, 2026, public servants in federal agencies and entities whose employment relationship is governed by the Federal Law of Workers in the Service of the State will receive a Christmas bonus equivalent to 40 days.
The list includes:
- Personal operativo de confianza de las dependencias y entidades del gobierno federal;
- Personal de enlace y de mando, así como miembros del Servicio Exterior Mexicano en funciones dentro del país;
- Integrantes del Servicio Exterior Mexicano que se encuentren en funciones en las representaciones diplomáticas de México en el extranjero;
- Personal militar en activo;
- Personas físicas contratadas bajo régimen de honorarios, tanto en las dependencias y entidades federales como en el Servicio Exterior Mexicano;
- Personas que reciban pensiones o haberes de retiro (militar, civil o de gracia), así como los deudos de beneficiarios de una pensión otorgada por el ISSSTE o con cargo al erario federal;
- Trabajadores de categorías no previstas explícitamente, pero que hayan sido autorizadas por la Secretaría de Hacienda y Crédito Público conforme a la normatividad aplicable.
Who will receive only 15 days of Christmas bonus in 2026?
Private sector workers are entitled to a minimum Christmas bonus equivalent to 15 days of salary, in accordance with Article 87 of the Federal Labor Law.
This means that those who work in private companies, businesses, restaurants, stores, offices, and other businesses will receive at least that amount, unless company policies establish a higher benefit.
When is the 40-day Christmas bonus paid in 2026?
The decree published in the DOF establishes that the Christmas bonus could begin to be paid starting November 10.
What to do if you are not paid the full Christmas bonus?
The Christmas bonus is a mandatory benefit, so if a person does not receive the corresponding payment, receives it incomplete, or the employer does not deliver it before December 20, they can request guidance from the Federal Defense Office for Labor (PROFEDET).
How much would the 40-day Christmas bonus be?
The 40-day Christmas bonus is calculated by multiplying your base daily salary by 40. The amount will depend on the worker's salary.
How much Christmas bonus do I get for 15 days?
The minimum Christmas bonus equivalent to 15 days corresponds exactly to 15 days of your daily salary (or what is the same, half a month of your gross salary) if you worked the full year. The figure will depend on how much you receive as salary.
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