How Much Will the 2026 Retiree Holiday Bonus Be? Increase Scenarios and Payment Schedule

2026 Retiree Holiday Bonus Expectations Millions of retirees are focusing on the holiday bonus amounts to be deposited into accounts before the 2026 Ramadan Feast.
Following last year's 4,000 TL bonus, the amount is expected to rise to between 5,000 TL and 5,500 TL this year with the upcoming increase.
If the 25% to 35% increase scenarios discussed in economic circles materialize, retirees will have the opportunity to receive a total payment of between 10,000 TL and 11,000 TL across both religious holidays in 2026.
When Will Payments Be Made?
According to the 2026 calendar, the Ramadan Feast falls on March 20-22.
If the Social Security Institution (SGK) maintains its traditional payment schedule, bonuses are planned to be deposited into accounts one week before the holiday, between March 9 and March 15.
Payments will be transferred to the accounts of SSK, Bağ-Kur, and Emekli Sandığı members gradually based on the last digit of their registration numbers.
Who Is Eligible for the Bonus?
Existing retirees do not need to make an additional application to benefit from the holiday bonus.
All retirees receiving monthly payments through the SGK, as well as recipients of widow's and orphan's pensions and old-age pensions, automatically benefit from this payment.
For citizens who will newly retire to benefit from the bonus, they must complete their retirement applications by February 28, 2026, at the latest.
Calculation for Widow and Orphan Pension Recipients Payments to beneficiaries receiving widow's and orphan's pensions are made according to their share ratios.
For example, if the bonus amount is set at 5,000 TL, the payments would be as follows: Beneficiary with a 75% share: 3,750 TL Beneficiary with a 50% share: 2,500 TL Beneficiary with a 25% share: 1,250 TL This system is meticulously implemented to ensure the continuity of support provided to the families of deceased retirees.