Payment dates
When is the 2026 heating allowance paid?
Applications open by 10 November 2026.
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- Applications open by 10 November 2026.
- The advance is paid by 23 December 2026.
How much you get
The other dates
When is the holiday allowance paid?
Your employer pays it when your leave starts.
Sources
- Ministry of Economy and Finance and Ministry of Environment and Energy, joint announcement of 14 October 2026: a 30% rise in the heating allowance 2026/27, maximum €1,560 · 18 October 2026
- Joint ministerial decision A.1151/2025 (Government Gazette B 5802/31.10.2025): the heating allowance for 2025 to 2026 · 19 October 2026
Frequently asked questions
When do I apply, and when am I paid?
Applications open by 10 November 2026. The advance, also 30% higher, is paid by 23 December 2026.
Are the dates final?
The joint ministerial decision for the new winter has not come out yet. When it does, this page will show its dates.
How do I add the date to my calendar?
Press “Add to calendar”. An .ics file downloads, and it opens in the calendar of your phone or computer. It reminds you of the date from the morning of the day before.