With the arrival of the Fiestas Patrias, many pensioners in Chile hope to receive the traditional Aguinaldo de Fiestas Patrias, a benefit granted by the State to help in the celebrations. Those who receive the Universal Guaranteed Pension (PGU) and meet the requirements established by the Social Security Institute (IPS) are also beneficiaries of this bonus. This additional contribution is a significant help to enjoy the holidays with greater financial peace of mind.
The amount of the Christmas bonus The 2024 Fiestas Patrias pension is $24,261 for eligible pensioners. In addition, those who have family dependents credited as of August 31, 2024 will receive an increase of $12,446 for each dependent. This benefit is automatically granted to those who meet the established criteria, which includes beneficiaries of the PGU, as well as other pensioners of the Chilean pension system.
Those who receive the monthly payment of the Universal Guaranteed Pension (PGU) are among the beneficiaries of the bonus. This group includes pensioners from the IPS, pensioners from former pension funds, from the Labor Security Institute (ISL), and those who receive minimum pensions with State Guarantee. Also included are beneficiaries of the “Rettig Law” and “Valech Law”, among other groups that have state support.
Payment for this Christmas bonus It is usually advanced in September, on the occasion of the Fiestas Patrias. Pensioners can check the exact date of their payment by visiting the ChileAtiende website and using their RUT to consult the payment calendar. It is important to pay attention to this information to better plan the use of these additional resources during the holidays.
To receive the PGU and, therefore, the National Holidays Bonuscertain requirements must be met. These include being 65 years of age or older, not belonging to the richest 10% of the population according to the Social Registry of Households, and proving residence in Chile for at least 20 years. In addition, the applicant’s base pension must be less than the maximum pension established by current regulations.
