Brazil Begins 2026 PIS/Pasep Payments as Bolsa Família Schedule Resumes This Week

Overview

• The first PIS/Pasep lot opened Monday, 16 Feb, for January-born workers, releasing about R$2.5 billion to roughly 2 million people, with withdrawals allowed through the last business day of 2026.
• Eligibility for the 2026 abono uses year‑base 2024 and requires at least 30 days of work, five years of PIS/Pasep registration, and an average monthly wage up to R$2,765.93.
• PIS is paid by Caixa and Pasep by Banco do Brasil, with automatic credits for account holders and in‑branch cash withdrawals for non‑account holders starting Wednesday, 18 Feb; status checks are available in the Carteira de Trabalho Digital app.
• Bolsa Família’s February cycle continues after Carnival, with NIS ending in 3 paid on 18 Feb and deposits running in daily batches to 27 Feb; the reported national average for the month is about R$609 per family.
• INSS confirmed the BPC timetable for the February roll, paying NB finals 1–5 from 23–27 Feb and finals 6–0 from 2–6 Mar; the benefit equals the 2026 minimum wage of R$1,621 and can be tracked via Meu INSS.