Brazil Finalizes February Benefit Calendars as PIS/Pasep Payouts and FGTS Releases Begin

Overview

• PIS/Pasep eligibility is no longer tied to the minimum wage, with the 2026 income cap set at R$2,765.93 and an estimated 26.9 million workers slated to receive R$33.5 billion.
• Under the new fixed schedule, PIS/Pasep pays on the 15th or next business day by birth month; the first credits land on February 16 for January birthdays, and withdrawals run through December 30, 2026.
• Bolsa Família’s February round is set for February 12–27 by final NIS digit, guaranteeing at least R$600 per family plus supplements for children, gestantes and babies.
• INSS releases its February benefits from February 23 to March 6, with the updated 2026 minimum wage of R$1,621 serving as the floor for payments.
• A second FGTS saque‑aniversário tranche of R$4.6 billion is being paid to about 822.6 thousand dismissed workers through February 12, with most credits deposited automatically via the FGTS app.