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Pensioners are carefully following the announcements regarding whether there will be an increase in the holiday bonus before the Ramadan Feast. Payments are made to SSK, Bağ-Kur and Emekli Sandığı retirees, as well as those receiving widows and orphans' pensions, according to their share ratio.

The holiday bonuses, paid twice a year, are automatically deposited into accounts in addition to the pension. Following the 15.75 percent increase in pension salaries as of 2024, one of the most curious topics is how much the holiday bonus amount will be.

HOLIDAY BONUS STATEMENTS ON THE AGENDA

Minister of Labor and Social Security Vedat Işıkhan had stated that they would conduct a study on the retirement holiday bonus. However, Minister Işıkhan said, "It is too early to say the number right now," and drew attention to the fact that the issue was not clear.

On the other hand, AK Party Group Chairman Abdullah Güler announced that there was no study on this issue yet. Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz said that the holiday bonus would not be brought to the agenda of the Economic Coordination Board (EKK).

These different explanations brought up the question in the public mind, "Will there be no increase in the retirement holiday bonus?"

HOW MUCH WILL THE 2025 HOLIDAY BONUS BE?

According to the information in the news in Ekonomim, SGK expert Emin Yılmaz, in his statement regarding the holiday bonus for retirees, estimated what the 2025 holiday bonus could be due to the effect of inflation rates. Yılmaz said, "A series of programs are being implemented in order to combat the inflation we are in. If a regulation is made, the improvement that will be made to our 16 million 600 thousand retirees will have a certain cost."

The resources required for the Eid bonus increase were calculated: "A total of 128 billion TL may be required," he said.

PREDICTIONS FOR 2025 HOLIDAY BONUS

SGK expert Yılmaz stated that, depending on inflation rates, the 2025 holiday bonus could be at the following levels:

When the target inflation rate for 2025 is 24 percent, the current 3,000 TL bonus may increase to 3,720 TL.

When the second term inflation of 2024 is calculated at 15.75 percent, the bonus amount may be 3 thousand 472.5 TL.

Considering the annual inflation rate of 44.38 percent in 2024, the bonus may increase to 4 thousand 331.40 TL.

Considering the 50 percent increase rate in previous years, it is possible that it will be 4,500 TL.

Yilmaz stated that the strongest estimate would be between 3,500 TL and 4,000 TL.

WHO CAN RECEIVE A HOLIDAY BONUS?

Eid bonuses are paid not only to retirees but also to a number of groups. With Law No. 7143, which came into force in 2018, groups that can receive Eid bonuses include relatives of martyrs, combat veterans, civilians harmed by terrorism, beneficiaries and champion athletes.

SGK expert Yılmaz explained, "Holiday bonuses are paid to those who receive income and monthly payments from the SGK, in addition to those who receive retirement pensions. In addition, the beneficiaries of those who passed away can also benefit from this bonus in proportion to their shares."

CAN THOSE WHO APPLY FOR RETIREMENT IN MARCH RECEIVE A HOLIDAY BONUS?

Those who apply for retirement in March will not be able to benefit from the Ramadan Feast bonus. SGK expert Emin Yılmaz said, "If you apply in March, you will not be able to receive a holiday bonus because your salary will be paid in April. If you want to receive a holiday bonus, remember that you must apply by February 28."

WHEN WILL THE RAMADAN BONUS BE PAID?

This year, Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated on March 30. Retirees will receive their bonuses one week before the holiday, on March 23-24. Last year, the bonus was increased by 50 percent to 3,000 TL and a total of 6,000 TL was paid.