The month of October 2026 began with the release of payment schedules for various social programs and benefits, including INSS, Pé-de-Meia, and Bolsa Família. Some deposits are scheduled for the first days of the month, while others will occur in the second half of the month.
The calendars detail payments for several benefits, such as INSS, Bolsa Família, Pé-de-Meia, BPC/Loas, and FGTS Birthday Withdrawal.
Bolsa Família and BPC Registration for those living alone can be updated without home visits in Salvador
In Salvador, the registration for Bolsa Família and BPC for individuals who live alone can be updated without the need for home visits, according to the Federal Government.
INSS
For INSS in October 2026, beneficiaries receiving up to one minimum wage will have their payments starting on October 26. Deposits for this group will extend until November 9, following the benefit's last digit. Those receiving amounts higher than the minimum wage will start receiving the October installment on November 3, with payments ending on November 9. These dates are part of the annual calendar established by the National Institute of Social Security (INSS).
The specific dates for those receiving up to one minimum wage are: Final 1 on 10/26, Final 2 on 10/27, Final 3 on 10/28, Final 4 on 10/29, Final 5 on 10/30, Final 6 on 11/3, Final 7 on 11/4, Final 8 on 11/5, Final 9 on 11/6, and Final 0 on 11/9. For beneficiaries with income above the minimum wage, payments occur on Finals 1 and 6 on 11/3; Finals 2 and 7 on 11/4; Finals 3 and 8 on 11/5; Finals 4 and 9 on 11/6; and Finals 5 and 0 on 11/9.
Bolsa Família
The transfer of the Bolsa Família amount is done during the last ten business days of each month, in a staggered manner. There is an exception for December, when payments are advanced. The specific calendar for October 2026 shows that NIS 1 will be paid on 10/19, NIS 2 on 10/20, NIS 3 on 10/21, NIS 4 on 10/22, NIS 5 on 10/23, NIS 6 on 10/26, NIS 7 on 10/27, NIS 8 on 10/28, NIS 9 on 10/29, and NIS 0 on 10/30. Throughout the year, the general payment forecast is from 11/16 to 11/30 in November and 12/10 to 12/23 in December.
Pé-de-Meia
With the start of October, many beneficiaries await the payment date for the Pé-de-Meia program. In this round, the benefit is directed to public school students who met the minimum school attendance requirement, according to the program's criteria. The October calendar indicates that students whose names end in September and October will receive payment on October 23. Other groups have defined dates for previous and subsequent months.
BPC/Loas
The payment schedule for BPC/Loas for October 2026 has been released. Beneficiaries receiving up to one minimum wage will have their funds released between October 26 and November 9, depending on the benefit's final number. The Continuous Benefit (BPC) follows the same payment calendar as the National Institute of Social Security (INSS). In September, deposits started with benefits ending in 1 and continued until ending in 0. The October calendar follows the same structure as the previous month: Final 1 on 10/26, Final 2 on 10/27, Final 3 on 10/28, Final 4 on 10/29, Final 5 on 10/30, Final 6 on 11/3, Final 7 on 11/4, Final 8 on 11/5, Final 9 on 11/6, and Final 0 on 11/9.
FGTS Birthday Withdrawal
The FGTS birthday withdrawal for October 2026 is available to workers who celebrated their birthday this month and opted for this modality. The withdrawal of the amount can be made between October 1 and December 31, 2026. This modality allows the worker to withdraw an annual portion of the FGTS balance in the month of their birthday, and opting in is optional; those who do not choose remain in the traditional model, known as termination withdrawal. The detailed calendar shows that for October, the withdrawal period runs from October 1 to December 30, 2026.