The focus is on the meeting: How much will retired (SSK, Bağ-Kur) holiday bonuses be increased by 2025? What percentage will the retirement holiday bonus increase by?

Eyes turn to the upcoming work for retired holiday bonus payments. Minister of Labor and Social Security Vedat Işıkhan conveyed that the work to be done has already been mentioned, while the meeting schedule has been determined. The holiday bonuses, which are used by approximately 16 million retirees, last increased to 3,000 TL last year with a 50% increase. This year, holiday bonuses will be paid for both Ramadan and Eid al-Adha. In addition to retirees, widows and orphans receiving pensions, elderly allowance recipients, and other eligible individuals will also benefit from the payments. So, how much will the retirement holiday bonuses be in 2025? Here are the scenarios related to the holiday bonus increase…As Ramadan approaches, all eyes are on the retirement holiday bonus payments. Since 2018, retirees have been receiving their bonuses before the holiday. SSK, Bağ-Kur, and Retirement Fund retirees receive their payments through the banks where they receive their salaries. With the new year, family support payments, disability pensions, elderly allowances, and many other social benefits have increased. Retirees, however, are focused on the increase in holiday bonuses. Minister of Labor and Social Security Vedat Işıkhan hinted at the upcoming work while the meeting date has been determined. So, by how much will the retirement holiday bonus increase in 2025? Here is the calculation for the retirement holiday bonus…The retirement holiday bonus is deposited into accounts twice a year. Last year, it rose to 3,000 TL with a 50% increase, and this year’s increase has not been determined yet. The new regulation for holiday bonuses will be discussed during the Economic Coordination Council Meeting held in Giresun on February 21st. If there is a 50% increase in retirement holiday bonuses, as was the case in the previous year, it will rise to 4,500 TL. With a 40% increase, it will be 4,200 TL, and with a 30% increase, it will be 3,900 TL. In 2025, Ramadan will start on March 30th, while Eid al-Adha will begin on June 6th. Retirement holiday bonuses have been regularly paid since 2018. The bonus payments are transferred to the accounts approximately one week before the holiday. Retirees will be able to receive their bonus payments through the banks where they receive their salaries, including SSK, Bağ-Kur, and Retirement Fund retirees, widows and orphans receiving pensions, elderly allowance recipients, security guards, champion athletes, and combat veterans.