Christmas bonus 2024: when is it paid by the CAF ? The postponed date

“Christmas bonus in 2024: when is it paid by the Caf? The date shifted”

CHRISTMAS BONUS 2024. While a first date had &was announced, a new one has finally been indicated. The Christmas bonus will arrive later than expected this year. ;eacute;e.

Just a little more patience. In a few days, an exceptional transfer from the Family Allowance Fund (CAF) will arrive in the bank accounts of just over two million French people. This is the Christmas bonus. This exceptional aid is paid every year in December to beneficiaries of certain social minima, such as the Active Solidarity Income (RSA), the Specific Solidarity Allowance (ASS), or the Retirement Equivalent Allowance (AER). Established in 1998, it aims to support modest households for the end-of-year holidays. Mainly awarded by the CAF, this bonus can also be awarded by the Mutualité Sociale Agricole (MSA) or Pôle emploi, depending on the situation.

This year, the calendar is slightly modified compared to usual. And this is not necessarily good news for beneficiaries. Indeed, the Christmas bonus will arrive later than usual on the accounts: the payment will be made on Tuesday, December 17, 2024.

The amount varies depending on the composition of the household. In 2024, the bonus is around 152.45 euros for a single person, but can be higher for couples or families with children. However, this year, the government has decided not to renew the exceptional increase that had allowed single-parent families to benefit from higher aid in 2023. This represents, on average, a loss of 90 euros for these households.

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14:20 – Why does the amount of the Christmas bonus never increase ?

This is the big question. No government, whether left or right, has ever increased the Christmas bonus. Already questioned on the subject many times, the various ministers in charge of this issue have always kicked in touch, whether with parliamentarians or journalists.

08:47 – Christmas bonus paid later than expected

While it was supposed to be paid on Friday, December 13, the Christmas bonus will finally arrive later in bank accounts. The Ministry of Solidarity has announced a new schedule, thus contradicting the announcement made a few days ago by the minister himself. The Christmas bonus will finally be paid on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 to the beneficiaries.

What is the amount of the Christmas bonus ?

The amount of the Christmas bonus depends on your social situation and, possibly, your family situation. In short, the amount of the Christmas bonus does not depend on your income. You benefit from the Christmas bonus from Pôle emploi, being unemployed at the end of your rights? In this case, Pôle emploi pays a fixed amount, regardless of your family situation. It amounts to  152.45 euros. 

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If you benefit from the CAF Christmas bonus (because you are on RSA for example), the amount depends on your family situation. It is between 152.45 euros for a single person and 442.10 euros for a couple with four children (to which are added 60.98 eurosper additional person). Here is the list of the amounts of the Christmas bonus depending on your family situation:

• 152.45 euros : single person
• 228.67 euros : single person with 1 child or person in a couple without children
• 274.41 euros : single person with 2 children or person in a couple with 1 child
• 320.14 euros: person in a couple with 2 children
• 335.39 euros: single person with 3 children
• 381.12 euros: person in a couple with 3 children
• 396.37 euros : single person with 4 children
• 442.10 euros : person in a couple with 4 children

Since 2009, the amounts of the Christmas bonus have not changed. In addition, it is note that in 2024, the government has not renewed the 35% increase in the amounts for single-parent families.

08:02 – I am on RSA and live with another person on RSA: will we each receive the bonus ?

Yes. In fact, what is valid with the CAF is the income tax return. If two people do not file their tax return together because they are not in a civil partnership or married, then the individual Christmas bonus will be paid to each (152.45 euros for a single person without children).

06:39 – I am on RSA but my partner works: will I receive the Christmas bonus ?

Yes. The payment of the Christmas bonus is not conditional on household income but on your personal situation. Thus, a person on RSA, even if in a civil partnership or married to a person who has a job, will receive the Christmas bonus.
 

26/11/24 – 07:08 – Can I spend the Christmas bonus as I wish ?

Yes! The CAF, MSA or France Travail simply take care of paying the money into the beneficiary's bank account. Then, the use of this aid is completely free and can be used for any type of purchase since it feeds the current account, at the difference between gift certificates and holiday vouchers.
 

11/25/24 – 2:28 PM – What paperwork do I need to fill out to receive the Christmas bonus ?

Whether or not you are a beneficiary of the Christmas bonus, keep in mind that there is absolutely no action to take. You do not have to prove that you are eligible for the Christmas bonus since its granting and payment are automatic, with a possible income tax notice or declaration situation for example. Do not contact the CAF, the MSA or Pôle emploi, all three of which are responsible for the payment. The three organizations do not have the power to choose to award the Christmas bonus to such and such a beneficiary since the list is strictly specified by decree by the government.

11/25/24 – 12:30 – When will the Christmas bonus be paid in 2024 ?

The announcement was eagerly awaited by the beneficiaries, it was made official a few days ago by the Minister of Solidarity. In an interview withOuest-France, Paul Christophe revealed the payment date: the transfers will be made on Friday, December 13, to the bank accounts.