Date for Eid al-Adha bonus payment announced

This year, Eid al-Adha will begin on Friday, June 6. The retiree holiday bonuses, which are paid before the holiday, are a subject of great interest this year, as they are every year. In a statement, SGK expert Emin Yılmaz indicated that the bonuses will be deposited between June 2 and 5, 2025, according to the last digit of the retirees' allocation numbers.

WHO WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE RETIREE HOLIDAY BONUS?

Retirees, relatives of martyrs, veterans, widows, and orphans are also included in the scope.

According to the information provided by Emin Yılmaz, not only retirees but also various other segments will be able to receive the Eid al-Adha bonus. Here are the groups that will receive payments:

SSK, Bağ-Kur, and Emekli Sandığı retirees

Recipients of old-age pensions

Recipients of duty disability pensions

Those with permanent incapacity income

Relatives of martyrs and veterans

Security guards

Champion athletes

Civilians harmed by terrorism

Widows or orphans of these individuals

Speaking to CNN Türk, Emin Yılmaz emphasized that the scope is quite broad, stating, “We currently have 16.5 million retirees. All retirees receive the bonus. Additionally, those receiving widow and orphan pensions can also benefit from the bonus.”

HOW MUCH IS THE HOLIDAY BONUS?

The Eid al-Adha retiree bonuses will be deposited into accounts as 4,000 Turkish Lira this year.