Rockstar’s pulling out all the stops this holiday season with one of the most generous GTA Online events yet. Running from December 18, 2025 through January 7, 2026, players can score free helicopters, exclusive cosmetics, and over $1.3 million in bonuses just for logging in and completing key activities. Miss these limited-time rewards and you’ll be kicking yourself until next year.
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GTA Holiday Rewards Checklist
| Reward | Claim Method | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Free SuperVolito Carbon | Visit Elitas Travel website | Dec 23-29 |
| Holiday Gift Bundle | Log in once | Jan 7, 2026 |
| Red Festive Tree Hat | Subscribe to Rockstar emails | Dec 31, 2025 |
| $500K Cluckin’ Bell Bonus | Complete Finale as Leader | Jan 7, 2026 |
| $500K Associate Bonus | Complete Finale as helper | Jan 7, 2026 |
The standout freebie is the Buckingham SuperVolito Carbon luxury helicopter, normally priced at millions but completely free December 23-29. Simply open the Elitas Travel website in-game and claim it before the window closes.
Holiday Gift Bundle: Log In to Win
Every player who logs in between December 23 and January 7 automatically receives festive essentials including Snowball Launcher, Candy Cane, Firework Launcher with 20 rockets, and refills for snacks, armor, and ammo. No grinding required—just show up.
Newsletter subscribers get the exclusive Red Festive Tree Hat for logging in by December 31. Not subscribed? Sign up through the Rockstar Propaganda mailing list before deadline.
The $1.3 Million Cluckin’ Bell Farm Raid Jackpot
The biggest cash opportunity runs through January 7. Complete The Cluckin’ Bell Farm Raid Finale and earn massive one-time bonuses delivered within 72 hours: $500,000 as Leader, $500,000 as Associate/Bodyguard. Combined with base payouts and doubled weed sell mission rewards, smart players can bank over a million during the event.
Weekly Challenges: $300K + Krampus Sweater
Complete all three weekly challenges to score $300,000 and the limited Krampus Sweater. Challenges rotate weekly: Week 1 requires selling $100,000 across businesses, Week 2 demands four Adversary Mode wins, and Week 3 needs completing the Cluckin’ Bell Finale as Leader.
Double Money Activities Worth Grinding
Focus your time on these lucrative activities offering 2x GTA$ and RP: Weed Sell Missions (MC Business and Nightclub), Featured Series: Overtime Rumble, and Community Series content. GTA+ members enjoy 4x payouts on Community Series.
Snow Returns to Los Santos
From December 23-29, snow blankets Los Santos bringing back fan-favorite activities like Yeti Hunt, Snowball Fights, and collectible snowmen. Destroying all snowmen unlocks the exclusive snowman costume—a rare cosmetic worth the hunt.
New Vehicles and Limited Liveries
The event introduces the Progen Luiva supercar ($2,697,500) and Vapid FMJ MK V ($3,074,500, free for GTA+ members). Premium Deluxe Motorsport stocks holiday-themed vehicles with limited liveries like the HVY Nightshark’s “Deck The Halls” wrap and Ocelot Ardent’s “Candy Cane” design.
Win one LS Car Meet Series race to claim the Pfister Comet Safari with exclusive Trees Camo livery—another time-limited cosmetic.
For comprehensive GTA Online money-making strategies and event guides, explore expert resources covering efficient grinding methods.
FAQs
Q: Do I need GTA+ to claim the free SuperVolito Carbon helicopter?
No, the SuperVolito Carbon is free for ALL players December 23-29 through Elitas Travel, regardless of GTA+ membership status.
Q: When do Cluckin’ Bell Farm Raid bonuses get deposited?
One-time bonuses of $500K (Leader) and $500K (Associate/Bodyguard) arrive in your Maze Bank account within 72 hours of completion.
