The Eid bonus has increased by 33% to reach 4,000 liras, causing attention to turn to payment dates. Payment days for retirees under SSK, Bağ-Kur, and Pension Fund will vary. Eid bonuses for retirees will be transferred to accounts through the banks where their salaries are received. The bill concerning the Eid bonus increase will be discussed in the Grand National Assembly of Turkey and will become law after President Erdoğan’s signature. Ramadan will begin on March 30, 2025. In addition to retirees, widows, orphans receiving pension, and those benefitting from the elderly pension will be eligible for the bonus. So, how much is the Eid bonus for retirees in 2025? Here is the latest announcement on the Eid bonus increase…The eagerly anticipated new Eid bonus amount for millions of retirees has been revealed. Deposited in accounts as 3,000 liras last year, the bonuses will be 4,000 liras this year. The bonus payments for SSK, Bağ-Kur, and Pension Fund retirees are made on separate days. Payment days for bonuses vary according to the allocation number’s last digit. Payment days will be determined after a study conducted by the Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Services. Bonus payments will be completed before the holiday. Ramadan will start on March 30. So, how much are the Eid bonuses for retirees in 2025? Here are the latest developments…AK Party Group Chairman Güler announced that the Eid bonus for retirees has been raised from 3,000 liras to 4,000 liras. Payment days for the Eid bonus for retirees will be determined following a study by the Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Services and the Ministry of Treasury and Finance. Last year, bonus payments were made between June 10-14 before the Eid al-Adha starting on June 16th. Similarly, payments are expected to be deposited into accounts between March 24-28 this year. Bonus payment days for SSK, Bağ-Kur, and Pension Fund retirees will be based on the allocation number. In addition to 16 million retirees, widows, orphans receiving pensions, and those benefiting from elderly pension payments will also receive bonuses. Widows and orphans receiving a pension will receive bonuses at rates of 75%, 50%, and 25% based on their shares. Bonuses will be available for widows and orphans receiving a pension, elderly pensioners, disabled individuals, those receiving disability income after a work accident, families of martyrs, veteran combatants, security guards, champion athletes, and civilians affected by terrorism. President Erdoğan will announce the decisions taken after the Cabinet meeting in Beştepe. New economic steps, the Russia-Ukraine war, Gaza ceasefire, and many other important matters were discussed during the meeting. The holy month of Ramadan began on the night of February 28th to March 1st this year. Ramadan will last for a total of 29 days this year. The holiday will start on Sunday, March 30th, and end on Tuesday, April 1st. Last year, the holiday was extended to 9 days by combining it with a two-day administrative leave. It is not expected for decisions regarding the holiday to be made in this Cabinet Meeting.