Bolsa Família January Payments Start Today as 2026 Calendar and Add‑On Benefits Are Confirmed

Overview

• January deposits begin on 19 January and follow the last‑digit NIS schedule, staggering through 30 January for NIS ending in 0.
• Caixa and the federal government confirmed the 2026 add‑ons, including R$150 per child aged 0–6, R$50 for pregnant women and youths 7–17, and R$50 for infants up to six months, plus the R$142 per‑person component where applicable.
• Monthly payouts are made in the last 10 business days on a staggered basis, with December scheduled earlier than the other months.
• Eligibility depends on per‑capita family income up to R$218, an updated CadÚnico registration, and compliance with school attendance, vaccination schedules and prenatal care.
• Funds can be accessed via the Caixa Tem app, internet banking and the program card, with withdrawals available at ATMs, lottery outlets, Caixa Aqui correspondents and Caixa branches.