The focus has shifted to the study for the increase in the holiday bonus for retirees. As the Ramadan Feast approaches, millions of SSK and Bağ-Kur retirees closely monitor both the payment dates and the latest developments regarding the upcoming increase. According to the religious days calendar announced by the Presidency of Religious Affairs, Ramadan Feast will start on March 30th. Minister of Labor and Social Security Vedat Işıkhan stated that they will work on the holiday bonuses paid to retirees. Calculations were made for various scenarios regarding the increases in holiday bonuses for retirees. So, how much will Pensioners’ holiday bonuses be in 2025? Here are the latest calculations… After the 15.75% increase in retiree pensions, attention has turned to holiday bonuses. Retirees receive holiday bonuses every year before Ramadan and Eid al-Adha. While no application is required for the bonus payments, retirees benefit from these bonuses through the banks where they receive their pensions. Following the statements made by Minister of Labor and Social Security Vedat Işıkhan, attention turned to the new holiday bonus payments. In addition to retirees, widows and orphans who receive monthly allowances will also benefit from holiday bonuses. The holiday bonuses for retirees, given twice a year, have recently been increased by 50% to 3,000 Turkish Liras. So, how much will Pensioners’ holiday bonuses increase by? Here are the latest developments on the rate of increase… In 2025, minimum wages, retiree pensions, civil servant salaries, and many other payment categories received specific increases. Studies related to holiday bonuses that concern approximately 16.5 million retirees will commence shortly. Minister of Labor and Social Security Vedat Işıkhan stated, “We will work on the retirees’ holiday bonuses.” Holiday bonuses for SSK, Bağ-Kur, and Retirement Fund retirees were increased by 50% to 3,000 Turkish Liras. Last year, retirees received a total of 6,000 Turkish Liras in holiday bonus payments during Eid al-Adha and Ramadan. Holiday bonuses, which were given as 1,000 Turkish Liras in 2018, have increased by 200% over time. After the studies regarding holiday bonuses are completed, the precise rate of increase will be determined. You can find calculations regarding the rate of increase in holiday bonuses below. If there is a 30% increase in holiday bonuses, the increment will be 900 Turkish Liras and reach 3,900 Turkish Liras. If the increase in holiday bonuses is 35%, then the bonuses will rise by 1,050 Turkish Liras, reaching 4,050 Turkish Liras. In the case of a 40% increase in holiday bonuses, the bonuses will be 4,200 Turkish Liras, and if it’s 45%, the bonuses will be 4,350 Turkish Liras. If holiday bonuses show a 50% increase as they did last year, the bonuses will reach 4,500 Turkish Liras. People who are eligible for holiday bonuses include not only SSK and Bağ-Kur retirees but also many other beneficiaries. Those who receive retirement pensions, elderly pensions, disability pensions, death pensions, continuous incapacity income, and death income from the Social Security Institution, as well as veterans, combat veterans, security guards, champion athletes, civilians affected by terrorism, and the beneficiaries of these individuals will receive holiday bonuses. Additionally, beneficiaries of widow and orphan pensions will also benefit from these payments. Following the announcement of the increase in holiday bonuses for retirees, another curiosity is the payment dates. This year, the Ramadan Feast will be celebrated on March 30th. It is expected that the holiday bonus payments will be transferred to accounts at least a week before the holiday. While the bonus payments are made through the banks where pensions are received, the payment days will vary according to the allocation number.