Search all content on GOV.UK

The Christmas Bonus is a one-off tax-free £10 payment to people who get certain benefits - what you'll get, eligibility, how to claim

• Overview

  The Christmas Bonus is a one-off tax-free £10 payment made before…

• What you'll get

  The Christmas Bonus is a one-off payment of £10. If you get more than one…

• Eligibility

  To get a Christmas Bonus you must be present or ‘ordinarily resident’ in…

• How to claim

  You do not need to claim the Christmas Bonus - you should get it…

• Further information

  If you’re part of a married couple, in a civil partnership or living…

• Updated: 26 October 2021

Take the bus for a festive day out this Christmas.

• Updated: 12 December 2025

Got a new tablet, smart watch or connected toy for Christmas? Take 5 minutes to set up 2-step verification and keep cyber criminals out of your home.

• Updated: 27 December 2025

Tax and reporting rules for employers providing Christmas bonuses.

What to do if you're visiting the UK for a holiday or to see family or friends: check if you’re eligible, if you need a visa, and what to do before you visit.

Up to 35,000 service personnel to receive extra travel support this Christmas to reunite with their loved ones.

• Updated: 4 December 2025

Resources for individuals and organisations to download to support buying toys safely this Christmas.

• Updated: 15 November 2021

Stoke Heath’s family strategy outlines how we support prisoners in our care to develop meaningful and constructive relationships with their family or significant others.

• Updated: 28 January 2026

Brinsford’s family strategy explains how we support prisoners in our care to develop meaningful and constructive relationships with their family or significant others.

• Updated: 3 December 2025