Paid in mid-December to allow parents to give gifts to the children and organize the family celebration, the Christmas bonus is, for certain recipients, paid staggered. Amounts, payment date and conditions… What you need to know about the 2023 Christmas bonus.
The Christmas bonus, paid each year to nearly 2.3 million people, helps families with modest incomes prepare for the end-of-year celebrations. Eligible people receive this aid directly by transfer to their bank account, by the CAF (Family Allowance Fund), the MSA (Mutualité Sociale Agricole) or Pôle Emploi, depending on their situation. THE amount of aid varies between 152.45 euros and 442.10 euros depending on the number of dependent children. Conditions of allocation, payment date, procedures… Here is the information you need to know about the Christmas bonus 2023.
When is the Christmas bonus paid in 2023?
The Christmas bonus is usually paid in December, generally in the 15 days before Christmas, i.e. from December 15. The date and amounts for 2023 should soon be confirmed.
How do I know if I am entitled to the Christmas bonus? Conditions
Each year, the Christmas bonus is paid to beneficiaries of minimum social benefits. Also, if in November or December 2023, you receive RSA, ASS or AER, you can then receive the amount of the Christmas bonus depending on the number of children you have in your care.
Christmas bonus or “exceptional end-of-year assistance” paid by Pôle Emploi
If your right to one of the benefits below is current for the month of November or December 2023, you will be able to receive the Christmas bonus through Pôle Emploi. Please note that the amount remains fixed and amounts to 152.45 euros for mainland France and the overseas departments and 76.22 euros in Mayotte, whatever your family situation.
- Specific solidarity allowance (ASS)
- The specific training solidarity allowance (ASS-F)
- Retirement equivalent allowance (AER)
- Public internship remuneration (RPS)
- Remuneration for Pôle emploi training (RFPE)
- Assistance with business creation and takeover (ACRE-ASS)
Why will some beneficiaries only be able to receive the Christmas bonus in January 2024?
If you are a new recipient, the Christmas bonus will then be paid to you staggered. If in December 2023, you receive the RSA from the CAF for the first time, for example, you will receive the Christmas bonus only in January 2024time for the organization to check your situation.
How much is the Christmas bonus in 2023?
THE amount of the Christmas bonus remains unchanged these last years. However, not all recipients receive the same amount depending on the composition of their family.
| Family situation (RSA) | If you live alone | If you live as a couple |
|---|---|---|
| Without children | 152.45 euros | 228.67 euros |
| 1 child | 228.67 euros | 274.41 euros |
| 2 children | 274.41 euros | 320.14 euros |
| 3 children | 335.39 euros | 381.12 euros |
| 4 children | 396.37 euros | 442.10 euros |
| Per additional child | 60.98 euros | 60.98 euros |
What are the steps to take to benefit from the Christmas bonus?
To request or obtain the Christmas bonus, no action is required. If you are eligible and receive the RSA, the Christmas bonus is automatically paid by the CAF or the MSA. Do you receive ASS, AER or the flat-rate bonus for returning to work? It will then be Pôle Emploi which will take care of the payment. In all cases, payment of the Christmas bonus is made automatically to the bank accounts of the people concerned.
Is the Christmas bonus taxable?
When filing your income tax return, there is no need to mention the Christmas bonus. In fact, the Christmas bonus is not taken into account in the calculation of tax, being in fact considered as a non-taxable income.