Christmas bonus: amount, conditions and payment date

The Christmas bonus is exceptional aid paid by Caf and France Travail to certain beneficiaries of minimum social benefits. Who is entitled to it? How to touch her? How much is it? When will it be paid in 2024? Here is everything you need to know about this bonus which allows thousands of families in France to make their end-of-year purchases.

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What is the Christmas bonus?

The Christmas bonus or “exceptional end-of-year assistance” is financial assistance granted to people who benefit from social minimum benefits. Depending on the situation of the beneficiary, it is paid by France Travail (formerly Pôle emploi), the CAF or the MSA. It is intended for low-income households to help them meet end-of-year expenses. This bonus is not subject to income tax.

Who is entitled to the Christmas bonus in 2024?

Aid allocated by Caf to RSA beneficiaries

Since 1998, and its establishment by Lionel Jospin, the Christmas bonus has been allocated each year by the Family Allowance Fund (Caf) and the Mutualité sociale agricole (MSA) to a certain number of beneficiaries: people receiving income of active solidarity (RSA).

Exceptional end-of-year assistance paid by France Travail to AER and ASS beneficiaries

Other beneficiaries can also claim this bonus through France Travail. The beneficiaries are concerned:

In 2024, 2.3 million households will benefit from the Christmas bonus. A welcome boost, when we know that according to INSEE, 9.1 million French people live below the poverty line, or 14.4% of the total population.

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What is the amount of the Christmas bonus paid by France Travail (formerly Pôle emploi) in 2024?

A fixed amount

In 2024, despite inflation, the amount of the Christmas bonus allocated by France Travail to ASS and AER beneficiaries is the same as in 2023. Fixed, it amounts to 152.45 euros for a single person in mainland France and the overseas departments. In Mayotte, the fixed amount is 76.23 euros.

Increase for single-parent families

Beneficiaries living alone and caring for one or more children can benefit from a amount increased by 35%. They must request it from France Travail.

What is the amount of the Christmas bonus paid by Caf in 2024?

Amount of the Christmas bonus paid by Caf

On the other hand, for RSA recipients (who therefore depend on Caf), the amount of the Christmas bonus varies depending on the family situation. In 2024, the amount of this exceptional end-of-year bonus is:

• 152.45 euros for a single person;
• 228.68 euros for a household of two people without children;
• 320.15 euros for a couple with two children.

In Mayotte, the amount of the premium amounts to 76.23 euros for a single person and 114.35 euros for a couple without children.

Amounts of the Christmas bonus for RSA beneficiaries depending on the composition of their household

When is the 2024 Christmas bonus paid?

Date of payment of the Christmas bonus by Caf

Generally, the Christmas bonus is paid, automatically by France Travail, the Caf and the MSA, in the fortnight before the end-of-year holidays. In 2024, it will be from Friday December 13or two days earlier than in 2023. Beneficiaries will see the bonus appear in their bank account between December 14 and 16.

Payment date for new beneficiaries

New beneficiaries of minimum social benefits will receive the bonus from January 2025.

How to apply for a Christmas bonus?

The Christmas bonus is automatically paid into the recipient’s bank account. He does not have to take any action or document to complete to receive it. He must only check that his personal information (RIB, family situation, etc.) provided to Caf or France Travail is up to date.