The February payments of the Bolsa Família program will begin on Thursday, February 12, with a staggered payment schedule affected by the Carnival holiday.
The Bolsa Família payments for February are set to commence on Thursday, February 12, as announced by Caixa Econômica Federal, the country's primary financial institution for social welfare payments. Typically, these payments are made over the last ten business days of the month. However, this month, payments will not occur on the following Monday and Tuesday due to the Carnival celebrations, shifting the payment calendar.
Beneficiaries in municipalities facing emergencies or public calamities are prioritized in the payment schedule, receiving their benefits on the first day of the payment calendar. The staggered payment system is designed to distribute the financial load, ensuring that resources are effectively allocated over the designated payment period, which will extend until February 27 based on the ending digit of the Social Identification Number (NIS).
To continue receiving benefits without interruption, families involved in the program must keep their documentation and income information up to date in Cadastro Único, the federal database for social programs. It is essential for the head of the household to visit designated social assistance service points such as the Centro de Referência de Assistência Social (Cras) for necessary updates, thereby ensuring compliance with program requirements and securing their financial support during the designated payment months.
