President Nayib Bukele announced that, thanks to a new law allowing early payment of Christmas bonuses, the Government of El Salvador — along with all autonomous institutions and public companies — will disburse the full 2025 bonus today.
According to the President, this initiative aims to stimulate the national economy while providing financial relief to Salvadoran families ahead of the holiday season. “The economy becomes more dynamic, many workers benefit, and no one loses,” Bukele stated.
The measure is made possible by the government’s current cash surplus, which allows for early payments without affecting fiscal stability. Private employers may also choose to make early payments, provided they calculate the bonus as if it were paid in December and assume any potential risks in case of employee resignation.
President Bukele emphasized that this flexibility benefits both workers and the broader economy, as it injects liquidity into the market during a key consumption period. Those employees who prefer not to use the early bonus can simply leave it in their bank accounts.
Through this decision, the Salvadoran government continues to strengthen economic confidence, household welfare, and fiscal responsibility, reflecting a proactive approach to financial management under Bukele’s administration.