This year’s Christmas bonus from DYPA arrives on December 17, earlier than in previous years.
Read: DYPA Christmas bonus: Payment date and beneficiaries – How to calculate it
Specifically, the holiday allowance from DYPA targets specific categories of unemployed individuals. Beneficiaries include subsidized unemployed people receiving regular unemployment benefits, as well as those participating in educational programs with annual subsidies.
It’s important to note that the Christmas bonus payment is made automatically, without requiring an application or visit to Employment Centers (KYD), with the amount credited directly to beneficiaries’ bank accounts.
DYPA Christmas bonus: How to calculate it
The full Christmas bonus from DYPA amounts to €540 for 2025, increased compared to the previous year due to the minimum wage increase. To receive the full amount, one must have been continuously receiving unemployment benefits since May 31.
When the subsidy lasts for a shorter period, the Christmas bonus is calculated proportionally. Each month of full subsidy corresponds to three daily allowances. The maximum limit is 25 daily allowances, while no bonus is paid for periods under one month.
When is the Christmas bonus paid in the private sector
In the private sector, the Christmas bonus is paid by Friday, December 19, 2025. Although the official deadline expires on December 21, since it falls on a Sunday, the payment is moved forward.
Finally, it’s emphasized that employers are obligated to pay the bonus exclusively in cash, by deposit to the employee’s bank account, while the payment description must clearly state that it concerns the Christmas bonus 2025. Payment in kind or return of the amount by the employee is prohibited.
