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The 2026 Christmas bonus (aguinaldo) for pensioners of the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) and the Institute for Social Security and Services for State Workers (ISSSTE) is fast approaching. Who will be paid first? Find out the date when retirees will receive their year-end money.
The Christmas bonus is a mandatory labor right in Mexico that consists of an annual payment additional to the salary. Pensioners have the right to a Christmas bonus because it is stipulated as a legal benefit in certain social security regimes (such as the IMSS 1973 Law or the ISSSTE Tenth Transitory Regime).
This is why thousands of older adults look forward to the end of the year, as it is the time when they receive the money they are entitled to by law.
Who pays the 2026 Christmas bonus first: IMSS or ISSSTE?
With the official information available, it is not yet possible to confirm an exact day to determine which of the two institutes will deposit the Christmas bonus first.
The ISSSTE has established that the first part of the Christmas bonus will be delivered during the first half of November 2026. For its part, the IMSS confirms that the Christmas bonus for pensioners who are entitled to this benefit is paid in November, but does not publish an exact day.
When does the ISSSTE pay the 2026 Christmas bonus?
The ISSSTE will deliver the first part of the Christmas bonus during the first half of November, as established by the official payment calendar for pensioners. The organization also includes a second part of the Christmas bonus in its calendar.
When does the IMSS pay the 2026 Christmas bonus?
The IMSS indicates that the Christmas bonus is paid during November to pensioners who are entitled to this benefit. We suggest you stay tuned to official communication channels to find out the exact date.
What is the difference between the IMSS and ISSSTE Christmas bonuses?
The main difference is that the ISSSTE Christmas bonus is deposited in two parts, while the IMSS bonus is paid in a single installment.
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