The payment of the PIS/Pasep salary bonus for 2026 is scheduled to start on Monday, October 16, 2023. This first phase of payments will benefit workers whose birthdays fall in January, allowing them to access the funds meant for the year-base of 2024. Deposits will be available until the end of the payment calendar, which concludes on December 30, 2026.

The PIS/Pasep salary bonus is a significant financial aid program in Brazil, offering an annual benefit that can be as much as a minimum wage to eligible private sector workers (PIS) and public servants (Pasep). To qualify for this incentive, workers must have earned an average monthly income of up to R$ 2,765.93 during the reference year of 2024. The funds can be easily accessed through the Digital Work Card application or on the official government portal, gov.br.

According to the Ministry of Labor, approximately R$ 2.5 billion will be released in this initial batch for around 2 million beneficiaries born in January. Those who have an account with Caixa Econômica Federal will have easier access to the funds, highlighting the government's ongoing efforts to support low-income workers and promote economic stability through direct financial assistance during challenging times.