The Council of Ministers has approved a proposal by the Deputy Ministry of Social Welfare to grant an Easter allowance for 2026 to low-income pensioners as part of the government’s social policy aimed at supporting vulnerable groups.
The allowance has been set at €250, maintaining the same financial criteria that were applied in 2024 and 2025.
Households of low-income pensioners with an annual income of up to €7,000 for a single-person household and up to €12,000 for a two-person household are eligible. Income thresholds are adjusted depending on the composition of the household in line with the existing scales.
Deposit criterion not applied
It is noted that for the granting of the allowance in 2026, the deposit criterion of €30,000 will not be applied.
Estimated beneficiaries and total cost
The total number of beneficiaries is estimated at around 10,050 people, with the overall expenditure expected to reach €2,512,500.
The decision confirms the government’s stated commitment to supporting low-income pensioners and strengthening social cohesion, particularly during the Easter holiday period.