Payment dates

When is the holiday allowance paid?

Your employer pays it when your leave starts.

When your leave starts

Enter the first day, and see how many days are left.

The first day of your leave

Your employer pays the allowance on that day.

Holiday allowance Half a month’s pay, for your days of leave Net allowance €385.84

in 8 days
When is the 2026 heating allowance paid?

Applications open by 10 November 2026.
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When is the 2026 child benefit paid?

The A21 application stays open until 13 November 2026.
in 49 days
When is the 2026 Christmas bonus paid?

Your employer pays it by 21 December 2026.
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When is the 2027 road tax due?

Road tax for 2027 is due by 31 December 2026.
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When is the 2027 Easter bonus paid?

Your employer pays it by 28 April 2027.

When must the holiday allowance be paid?

When your leave starts. The law gives no single day for everyone, because each person starts their leave on a different day.

How much is the holiday allowance?

As much as the pay for your days of leave, up to half a month’s salary. With a full year of leave, it is almost always half a month’s salary.

How do I add the date to my calendar?

Enter the first day of your leave and press “Add to calendar”. An .ics file downloads, and it opens in the calendar of your phone or computer.