Savings bond holding period increases Published Jan. 16, 2003 WASHINGTON (AFPN) -- Department of Treasury officials have announced that the minimum holding period for Series EE and I bonds increases from six to 12 months beginning Feb. 1.This means people who purchase EE or I bonds on or after Feb. 1 must wait one year before they may redeem those bonds.People who purchase bonds will receive a notification of this new policy with their bonds until the current preprinted bond stock reflects the change.More information is available at www.savingsbonds.gov.