Many people who have been waiting for the EYT regulation began asking recently, after it passed in the Parliament General Assembly, “Will EYT retirees receive a holiday bonus?”
Thousands of citizens who will submit retirement applications in March and receive their first pensions in April are curious about the details of EYT. As is known, the regulation prepared for those affected by the retirement age rule (Emeklilikte Yaşa Takılanlar, EYT) was published in the Official Gazette and entered into force. You can find answers to questions such as “Will EYT beneficiaries receive a holiday bonus?” in this article.
Will EYT Beneficiaries Receive a Holiday Bonus? Will Retirees Get a Holiday Bonus?
The bill prepared for those affected by the retirement age (EYT) was approved by the Grand National Assembly of Turkey. With the bill becoming law, many who will retire and begin receiving pensions wonder whether they will be eligible for holiday bonuses. Holiday bonuses are a right granted to retirees and are typically paid before major religious holidays. Accordingly, EYT beneficiaries who receive their first pensions in April are expected to benefit from the bonus ahead of Eid al-Fitr, which falls on April 21.
How Much Is the Retiree Holiday Bonus?
In 2022, retirees received a holiday bonus of 1,100 TL paid twice a year. There has been no official announcement yet about the amount of the 2023 retiree holiday bonus or whether it will be increased.
When Will the Retiree Holiday Bonus Be Paid?
No exact payment dates for the retiree holiday bonus have been announced yet. Payments are expected to be made to accounts before both Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. Authorities typically aim to complete these payments in the days leading up to each holiday.
Will the Retiree Holiday Bonus Be Increased?
There are reports that work is underway to raise the retiree holiday bonus. Since Parliament is expected to adjourn by March at the latest due to election timing, any adjustment to the bonus would need to be completed within that timeframe. The current bonus of 1,100 TL is likely to be adjusted upward in line with inflation if a raise is approved.
2023 Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha Dates
According to the calendar published by the Presidency of Religious Affairs (Diyanet), Ramadan in 2023 began on March 23 and ended on April 20. The first day of Eid al-Fitr fell on April 21 and the holiday concluded on April 23. The Diyanet calendar also indicates that Eid al-Adha in 2023 fell in June.
The first day of Eid al-Adha in 2023 corresponded to June 28, and the fourth day of the holiday fell on July 1, 2023.