Don't Let It Disappear Quickly! Here Are the Expenditure Categories for Your Eid Bonus That You Must Prepare
Jakarta, VIVA – The Eid bonus is always a moment that many workers look forward to as Eid approaches. This additional fund is often immediately allocated for various needs, from shopping to travelling back to their hometowns.
However, without careful planning, the Eid bonus can be spent quickly without providing long-term benefits.
To avoid regret after Eid, it is important for you to understand the expenditure categories for the Eid bonus wisely. With a structured allocation, the Eid bonus can not only meet Eid needs but also help strengthen financial condition afterwards.
Here are some expenditure categories for the Eid bonus that you should prepare, as summarised on Thursday, 26 February 2026.
- Obligation of Zakat and Charity
Before using the Eid bonus for consumptive needs, make sure you have allocated funds for zakat and charity. This category is a priority because it is an obligation as well as a form of social concern. Determining the amount in advance helps you manage the remaining funds more realistically.
- Eid Needs
This category usually includes the purchase of new clothes, cookies, hampers, and household appliances. Determine a maximum budget to avoid overspending. Avoid impulse shopping just because of seasonal promotions. Focus on the needs that are truly needed so that the Eid bonus is not drained for less priority things.
- Homecoming Costs
For those of you who plan to return to their hometowns, transportation and accommodation costs need to be calculated in detail. Travel tickets, fuel, tolls, and souvenirs are included in this category. Setting aside special funds for homecoming helps you avoid using emergency funds.
- Emergency Fund
Many people forget to set aside some of the Eid bonus for an emergency fund. In fact, unexpected conditions can occur at any time after Eid. Ideally, some of the Eid bonus should be allocated to strengthen the emergency fund so that the financial condition remains safe.
- Savings and Investment
The Eid bonus can be a momentum to increase savings or start investing. You can place some of the funds in instruments that match your risk profile, such as deposits, mutual funds, or gold. This step helps the Eid bonus provide long-term benefits, not just being spent for immediate consumption.