By Dorothée Pierry / Updated November 19, 2024
The Christmas bonus is officially renewed for 2024 ! The official amount depends on the situation of the beneficiary:
- If you are on the RSA, the CAF (or the MSA) takes into account your family situation to calculate your Christmas bonus (find out more)
- If you are a beneficiary of other social assistance (ASS, AER, RFPE, etc.), you will receive a lump sum of 152,45 euros (see details)
- If you are on RSA AND eligible for the Christmas bonus paid by Pôle emploi, you will benefit of the most advantageous amount depending on your situation (our explanations)
Regarding the increase in the amount of the Christmas bonus for single-parent families: Last year, the National Assembly adopted a supplement to the Christmas bonus for single-parent families, i.e. an increase of 35% of the Christmas bonus for these families. In 2024, this bonus is renewed.
The Christmas bonus will be paid on Friday December 13, 2024 depending on the beneficiary's income. According to the Minister of Solidarity, Autonomy and Equality between Women and Men specified, on Tuesday November 19, 2024, that the sum should normally appear in the bank accounts of beneficiaries between Saturday December 14 and Monday December 16.
The amounts communicated in this article are the official amounts for the year 2024.
To find out how to calculate the Christmas bonus and find out what amount you will receive, see the rest of this article.
Christmas bonus amount 2024 CAF for RSA beneficiaries
The amount of the CAF Christmas bonus varies depending on the composition of the household
And, in November or December 2024you are a beneficiary of the base RSA or of the base RSA AND the activity bonus, you are eligible for the Christmas bonus. It is CAF or MSA who will pay you this end-of-year aid.
In this case, the amount paid depends on the composition of your household. The CAF and the MSA take into account your marital status (in a relationship or not) and the number of children to determine your rights.
To find out the amount of the 2024 Christmas bonus to which you are entitled, you can refer to the table below:
| Number of child(ren) | Single person | As a couple |
|---|---|---|
| Without children | 152,45 € | 228,68 € |
| 1 enfant | 228,67 € | 274,41 € |
| 2 children | 274,41 € | 320,15 € |
| 3 children | 335,39 € | 381,13 € |
| 4 children | 396,37 € | 442,11 € |
| Per additional child(ren) | 60,98 € | 60,98 € |
The Christmas bonus is renewed for the year 2024, so here is what single-parent families will receive :
| Number of child(ren) | Single person |
|---|---|
| Without children | 152,45 € |
| 1 enfant | 308,72 € (€228.67 basic + €80.03 supplement) |
| 2 children | 370,45 € (€274.41 basic + €96.04 supplement) |
| 3 children | 452,78 € (€335.39 basic + €117.39 supplement) |
| 4 children | 535,10 € (€396.37 basic + €138.73 supplement) |
| Per additional child(ren) | 82,32 € (€60.98 basic + €21.34 supplement) |
Good to know: you can also test your eligibility for free using the premium christmas simulator. You obtain an estimate of your rights in real time.
Christmas bonus: amount paid by France Travail
For the France Travail Christmas bonus, the amount is the same for all beneficiaries
If you are eligible for the Christmas bonus while receiving social assistance other than the basic RSA, i.e. the ASS or the AER, it is France Work who will pay you the Christmas bonus.
A single amount will then be paid to you, whatever your situation (level of resources and composition of the household). In 2024, this amount rises to 152,45 euros.
For single people with children, also called “single-parent families”, this amount of 152.45 euros sera increased but only at the request of the single parent with his agency France Travail. These increased amounts are as follows :
| Number of child(ren) | Single person |
|---|---|
| 1 enfant | 205,81 euros |
| 2 children | 232,49 euros |
| 3 children | 248,49 euros |
| 4 children | 269,84 euros |
| Per additional child(ren) | 21,34 euros |
Attention : As a reminder, job seekers receiving unemployment benefits are not eligible for the Christmas bonus.
CAF and France Travail recipient: how much Christmas bonus?
As explained above, the Christmas bonus is paid by the CAF or the MSA to RSA beneficiaries and by France Travail to beneficiaries of other social benefits giving entitlement to this aid.
However, it can happen that people are both eligible for the CAF/MSA Christmas bonus and the France Travail Christmas bonus. This is the case, for example, for people who receive both RSA and ASS (find out more about the accumulation of these two aids).
So, if you find yourself in this situation, know that you will not be able to receive the Christmas bonus twice. Indeed, the following rule applies: France Travail and the CAF (or the MSA) study your situation, and the most advantageous amount for you is paid(see all the details on the accumulation of the Christmas bonus from Caf and France Travail).
How much will you receive? When ? useful information
If you would like to know more about the terms of the 2024 Christmas bonuswe recommend that you read the following articles:
Can we receive the CAF Christmas bonus and the France Travail Christmas bonus?
No, it is the highest amount that is paid Read more
What is the amount of the CAF Christmas bonus in 2024?
The amount of the Christmas bonus paid by the CAF or the MSA varies depending on the composition of your household:
I receive ASS, how much Christmas bonus will I receive?
The amount of the France Travail Christmas bonus amounts to 152.45 euros. Read more
Is my income taken into account to calculate the Christmas bonus?
No, the level of resources is not taken into account, unless you are raising your child(ren) alone… Read more
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