Pensioners from SSK, Bağ-Kur, and the Retirement Fund are focusing on the payment of holiday bonuses for the Ramadan holiday. In January, pensioners received a 15.75% increase, while the minimum wage, civil servant salaries, and many social benefits also saw an increase. Minister of Labor and Social Security, Vedat Işıkhan, mentioned that work will be done regarding the payment of holiday bonuses for retirees. Champion athletes, individuals affected by terrorism, security officers, combat veterans, and other eligible individuals will also benefit from the bonuses. Holiday bonuses are calculated based on the rate of increase. So, how much will holiday bonuses be for pensioners and what percentage of increase will be applied? Here are the calculations based on the rate of increase… The bonus payments for holidays, from which SSK, Bağ-Kur, Retirement Fund, and many other eligible individuals benefit, are distributed to widows and orphans based on the share ratio. The bonuses, paid twice a year, are also transferred to the accounts where retiree pensions are credited without requiring an application. With the approach of the Ramadan holiday, the attention of millions of pensioners has turned to the increase in holiday bonuses. While the rate of increase applied to pension payments twice a year is 15.75%, expectations for the holiday bonuses have risen. So, by what percentage will holiday bonuses increase for pensioners? Here is the calculation made…Economic management will carry out a new study for the holiday bonuses of retirees. Minister of Labor and Social Security, Vedat Işıkhan, previously stated that they would conduct a study regarding holiday bonuses. The expectation for the rate of increase in holiday bonuses for retirees to be between 20% and 40% has been steadily rising. The holiday bonuses increased by 50% previously, rising to 3,000 liras. A 15.75% increase was applied to SSK, Bağ-Kur, and Retirement Fund pensions at the beginning of 2025. It is not expected for the bonus increase to be below this rate. If there is a 20% increase in holiday bonuses, it will rise to 3,600 liras, and with a 25% increase, it will reach 3,750 liras. In a scenario where the increase rate is at 30%, bonuses will rise by 900 liras to 3,900 liras. Especially, with a 35% increase expectation, the holiday bonus will exceed the limit of 4,000 liras, reaching 4,050 liras. If there is a 40% increase, pensioners will receive bonuses up to 4,200 liras. Not only SSK, Bağ-Kur, and the Retirement Fund retirees will benefit from the holiday bonus payments. Those receiving elderly pension (at 65 years of age), duty disability pension, disability pension, death pension, continuous incapacity income, and death benefit can also benefit. Additionally, relatives of martyrs, veterans, combat veterans, security officers, champion athletes, civilian individuals affected by terrorism will benefit from the bonuses both during the Ramadan holiday and the Feast of Sacrifice. As the dates of the Ramadan holiday are calculated according to the Hijri calendar, they fall on different days in the Gregorian calendar every year. Unlike the previous year, the Ramadan holiday will be celebrated 10 days earlier this year. According to the schedule announced by the Presidency of Religious Affairs, the Ramadan holiday will be observed on March 30 – April 1, 2025. It is expected that the Ramadan holiday bonuses for retirees will be deposited into accounts a week before the holiday. Retirees and other eligible individuals do not need to apply separately for holiday bonuses. The holiday bonuses for retirees will be deposited into accounts through the banks from which pensions are received. SSK, Bağ-Kur, Retirement Fund pensioners can check their payments along with the bonus inquiry processes. Bonus payments can be checked through online banking, mobile banking, and the contact numbers of the banks.