Three Increase Scenarios Proposed for 2026 Retiree Holiday Bonuses

New increase rates are being evaluated for these payments, which are distributed through the Social Security Institution (SGK), based on economic data and budget availability.
Who Will Benefit from the Bonus Payments?
The holiday bonus payments cover a wide range of beneficiaries beyond just retirees.
The groups eligible for this support include: SSK, Bağ-Kur, and Emekli Sandığı retirees Disability pension recipients Widow and orphan pension recipients Recipients of permanent incapacity income 65-plus pension recipients Relatives of martyrs, veterans, and security guards Three Different Increase Formulas on the Table According to information circulating behind the scenes, three main scenarios are being considered for 2026: First Formula: Increasing the bonus to 5,000 TL, bringing the annual total to 10,000 TL.
Second Formula: Raising the amount to 5,500 TL for an annual total of 11,000 TL.
Third Formula: Targeting an increase to 6,000 TL, resulting in an annual total of 12,000 TL.
Payment Details for Widow and Orphan Pensioners Relatives of deceased insured individuals will receive the new amounts based on their share percentages.
For instance, if the bonus is set at 5,000 TL: Those with a 75% share will receive 3,750 TL.
Those with a 50% share will receive 2,500 TL.
Those with a 25% share will receive 1,250 TL.
Certain groups, such as those receiving the 65-plus pension, will be able to benefit from the full determined amount without any deductions.
2026 Payment Schedule and Expectations According to the 2026 calendar, Ramadan Feast falls between March 20 and 24.
Consequently, the first bonus payments are expected to be deposited into accounts between March 9 and 14.
Under the draft planning, Bağ-Kur retirees are expected to receive payments on March 9, Emekli Sandığı members on March 10, and SSK retirees between March 11 and 13.
Final figures and dates will be clarified through an official announcement.