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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 preparing to receive the deposits corresponding to the final months of 2026, an important period because it includes the Christmas bonus payment for those entitled to this benefit, as well as the monthly pension payment. Here, we share the schedule with the official dates for these two payments taking place in November.
Please consider that although both institutes pay monthly pensions, the deposit dates and the rules for receiving the Christmas bonus are different. For these reasons, retirees from both the IMSS and the ISSSTE should be on the lookout for official notices issued by the corresponding authorities.
In the case of the Christmas bonus, it is the same, as each institute distributes the money according to the established calendar, which is generally announced at the beginning of the year.
When will the IMSS pension be deposited in November 2026?
The IMSS states that pensions are paid on the first business day of each month. Since November 1, 2026, is a Sunday, the deposit for the November monthly payment is scheduled for Monday, November 2.
This date corresponds to the monthly pension. In previous years, the Institute has deposited the Christmas bonus along with the November monthly payment, but the specific date for 2026 must be confirmed through an official statement.
The payment schedule for the last months of the year is as follows:
-November: November 2
-December: December 1
When does the ISSSTE pay the November pension?
The ISSSTE publishes an annual calendar that allows pensioners and retirees to know their deposit dates in advance. Unlike the IMSS, the organization usually advances the monthly payment to the end of the previous month.
According to the official ISSSTE payment calendar for 2026, the expected date is October 29.
The remaining pension payments will be carried out on the following dates:
-November: October 29
-December: November 27.
Who receives the IMSS Christmas bonus in 2026?
The Institute specifies that those who receive a pension for Old Age or Seniority under the Social Security Law in force until June 30, 1997, are entitled to this annual benefit.
The Christmas bonus is equivalent to one month's pension amount, excluding family allowances or assistance aids.
Who receives the ISSSTE Christmas bonus?
The 2026 ISSSTE calendar contemplates the payment of the Christmas bonus in two parts for pensioners and retirees who are entitled to this benefit.
How much money will pensioners receive for their Christmas bonus?
The amount depends on the institute paying the pension and the applicable regime.
- Pensionados del IMSS: para quienes tienen derecho bajo la Ley 73, el aguinaldo equivale a una mensualidad de la cuantía base de la pensión.
- Pensionados del ISSSTE: el monto depende de las reglas aplicables a su pensión.
Can you receive both the pension and Christmas bonus in November?
Yes, provided that the person is entitled to the Christmas bonus according to their pension regime.
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