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The 2026 Christmas bonus for pensioners of the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) and the Institute for Social Security and Services for State Workers (ISSSTE) is getting closer, and one of the main questions is which institute gives more money, what the amount is, and on what date they will make the deposit; here we tell you these details so you can adjust your budget for the end of the year.
Only a few months remain until the end of 2026, and consequently, both the IMSS and the ISSSTE are already preparing the final payments they will deliver to their pensioners, including the monthly deposit and the Christmas bonus.
Who gives more Christmas bonus money, IMSS or ISSSTE?
There is no one institute that gives more Christmas bonus money than the other, as the amount deposited to each pensioner will depend on the corresponding plan and the conditions of their retirement.
However, there is an important difference between the IMSS and ISSSTE Christmas bonuses:
- IMSS Ley 73: el aguinaldo equivale a una mensualidad de la cuantía de la pensión, sin incluir asignaciones familiares ni ayudas asistenciales
- ISSSTE: el aguinaldo se entrega en dos partes, de acuerdo con el calendario oficial del Instituto.
When do they pay the IMSS Christmas bonus in 2026?
For IMSS pensioners under the plan that generates the right to a Christmas bonus, the Institute establishes that this benefit is paid in November.
Who receives an IMSS Christmas bonus in 2026?
The IMSS explains that those retired due to Old Age or Senility under the Social Security Law in effect until June 30, 1997, are entitled to the Christmas bonus.
When do they pay the ISSSTE Christmas bonus in 2026?
The ISSSTE officially confirmed that the first part of the Christmas bonus will be delivered during the first fortnight of November 2026.
How much of a Christmas bonus will the ISSSTE give in 2026?
The amount is related to the pension each person receives and the pension plan that corresponds to them.
Which pensioners will receive more money in November 2026?
In November, some pensioners will be able to receive a considerably higher amount due to the combination of their pension plus the Christmas bonus. Additionally, the amount would increase significantly if they also collect the Welfare Pension.
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