Employers must pay 2025’s 13th month salary by March 31, 2026, with retiring employees entitled to proportional payments.
2025 Salary Payment Deadline
The 13th month salary for 2025 must be paid no later than March 31, 2026, within the deadline adopted by the respective employer, falling within Q1.
Retiring Employee Entitlements
An employee retiring on March 6, 2026 will also acquire the right to an additional annual salary for 2026 in proportion to the period worked, without the need to meet the six-month tenure requirement in that year.
2026 Payment Schedule
In the case of retiring employees, the benefit must be paid to them by the end of Q1 2027.
