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Anticipating the publication of the calendar allows workers to check in advance whether they meet the eligibility criteria and organize their finances. The release of amounts for PIS beneficiaries, administered by Caixa Econômica Federal, will follow the order of their month of birth, while employees linked to PASEP, paid by Banco of
The measure aims to provide greater transparency and predictability, encouraging beneficiaries to check their registration status and correct any pending issues that may prevent access to the resource. Detailed information is being progressively made available on official digital channels, such as the Carteira application by Trabalho Digital and the Gov.br portal.
Rules to guarantee the benefit in 2026
To be entitled to the salary bonus that will be paid in 2026, the worker must meet four cumulative requirements relating to the base year of 2024. The first criterion is to be enrolled in the PIS (for workers in private companies) or PASEP (for public servants) programs for at least five years. Este requirement seeks to ensure that the benefit is directed to individuals with a more consolidated link with the formal job market.
Furthermore, it is essential to have worked with a formal contract for at least 30 days during the year 2024, whether consecutive or interspersed. Outra fundamental condition is that the average monthly remuneration during the period worked has not exceeded the ceiling of two minimum wages. Finally, the employer must have correctly sent the worker’s data to Relação Anual of Informações Sociais (RAIS) or through the eSocial system, complying with the legal deadlines defined by the government.
How does PIS payment by Caixa work
Caixa Econômica Federal maintains its role as the financial institution responsible for operationalizing PIS bonus payments. The methodology for releasing funds, organized by the beneficiary’s month of birth, is designed to distribute the flow of withdrawals evenly throughout the year, avoiding congestion at branches. The detailed calendar, which will be widely publicized on the bank and federal government channels, will specify the start of payments for each group, with the first batches scheduled for the beginning of 2026. It is essential that workers pay attention not only to the start date, but also to the deadline for redemption, which traditionally ends on the last working day of December. Caso the amount is not withdrawn within the stipulated period, the resource is automatically returned to Fundo from
Digital consultation simplifies access to information
Eligibility verification and payment date consultation have been significantly optimized through the use of digital platforms. Essas tools allow workers to obtain information quickly and safely.
The main channel available is the Carteira application by
Additionally, Portal Gov.br also serves as a reliable source of consultation. Para those who prefer other means, the telephone call centers of Caixa and Banco of Brasil remain active to clarify doubts.
The role of the employer in releasing the bonus
The responsibility for the correct and timely transmission of employees’ labor information to government databases rests exclusively with the employer. Qualquer inconsistency, omission or delay in sending data to RAIS or eSocial may result in payment being blocked.
Even if the worker meets all other eligibility conditions, an error in the declaration by the company prevents the benefit from being processed. Therefore, it is crucial that companies keep their records up to date.
The government cross-checks data to validate the information, and any failure in this process prevents the funds from being released to the worker.
If you identify that you did not receive payment due to an error on the part of the employer, the worker must contact the company so that rectification can be made, although payment may not occur in the same year.
Understand the calculation of the amount to be received
The amount of the salary bonus is directly proportional to the number of months worked during the base year of 2024. The calculation uses as a basis the value of the minimum wage in force in the year of payment, which for 2026 is projected at R$1,621.
To determine the final value, divide the minimum wage by 12 and multiply the result by the number of months worked. The legislation considers a fraction of 15 days or more of activity in a month as a full month for calculation purposes, benefiting those who had short-term contracts.
Organization of PASEP withdrawals for servers
Public servants receive the salary bonus, known as PASEP, through Banco of Brasil, which acts as the exclusive paying agent for this group. The payment system is different from that of PIS, being organized based on the final digit of the server’s registration number in the program. Aqueles who are already account holders at the financial institution generally receive credit automatically in their checking or savings accounts, on the dates established in the official schedule. Other employees must follow the bank’s specific guidelines to make the withdrawal, which may include transfer via TED to accounts held by them in other institutions or withdrawal in person at a branch.
Pay attention to the deadlines in the official schedule
Strictly following the calendar published by Codefat is essential to avoid losing your right to the benefit. Workers must identify the release date corresponding to their profile, either by month of birth (PIS) or by the end of registration (PASEP).
It is essential to organize yourself to withdraw the amount by the deadline, which historically occurs at the end of December 2026, avoiding the loss of the resource, which is reverted to the FAT and used to fund other worker support programs.