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Pensioners of the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) and the Institute for Social Security and Services for State Workers (ISSSTE) are already preparing to receive their 2026 Christmas bonus, one of the most anticipated year-end payments. Did you know that both institutes advance the deposit and deliver it before the year ends? Here we tell you when it is paid and how much the amount is.
With only a few months left in 2026, thousands of senior citizens are about to receive what will be their final IMSS and ISSSTE pension payments, deposits that generally arrive in the first days of the month.
But not only are those payments remaining, senior citizens are also about to collect their Christmas bonus, money that they are entitled to by law and must receive without exception.
When is the Christmas bonus paid to IMSS pensioners in 2026?
The IMSS will pay the Christmas bonus to eligible pensioners in November, although it does not specify the exact day.
According to the institute, people receiving a pension for Old Age or Seniority under the Social Security Law regime in force until June 30, 1997 (Law 73) are entitled to an annual Christmas bonus.
How much will IMSS pensioners receive for their Christmas bonus?
The amount is equivalent to one month's pension, that is, without considering the amount for family allowances or care assistance.
When is the Christmas bonus paid to ISSSTE pensioners in 2026?
In the case of the ISSSTE, the first part of the Christmas bonus for pensioners will be delivered during the first fortnight of November. Unlike the IMSS, the ISSSTE Christmas bonus is delivered in two parts.
The first corresponds to the part paid in November, and the second is delivered later, normally together with the pension for January of the following year.
How much of a Christmas bonus do ISSSTE pensioners receive?
The amount of the Christmas bonus payment depends on the years worked and the regime under which you retired.
Is the Christmas bonus an additional payment to the monthly pension?
Yes, the Christmas bonus is a benefit separate from the monthly pension payment. That is why November is one of the months in which retirees expect to receive an amount higher than their usual monthly deposit.
When will the IMSS pension for November 2026 be deposited?
The IMSS payment calendar establishes that the deposit will be available on Monday, November 2, 2026.
When will the ISSSTE pension for November 2026 be deposited?
The official ISSSTE calendar establishes that the pension corresponding to November will be paid on October 29, 2026.
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