Mexico aguinaldo 2026: payment deadlines and eligibility

In Mexico, employers are required by the Federal Labor Law to pay the annual bonus, known as aguinaldo, by December 20, 2026. The law mandates a minimum payment of 15 days of salary for employees who have worked a full year, while those with less tenure are entitled to a proportional amount.

Regarding retirees under the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS), eligibility for the bonus depends on the specific pension regime. Retirees under the regime in effect until June 30, 1997, are entitled to an annual bonus equivalent to one month of their pension amount, excluding family assignments or assistance. However, those retired under the 1997 regime do not receive this payment. For eligible retirees under the 1973 regime, IMSS typically processes these payments in November.