Overview

• From 1 January 2026, Kindergeld increases by €4 per month to €259 per child, adding €48 per year.
• Familienkasse released the 2026 payment calendar, assigning transfer dates by the last digit of the Kindergeld number.
• The Kinderfreibetrag will be €6,828 in 2026, with child-related allowances totaling €9,756 for both parents in tax assessments.
• The Kinderzuschlag for low-income families rose to €292 in 2024 and €297 in 2025, with another increase reported for 2026.
• Eligibility remains independent of parental income when parent and child have their main residence in Germany, and current recipients will see amounts adjusted automatically.