Holiday pay calculator
Enter gross monthly salary excluding holiday allowance.
How holiday allowance works
Dutch holiday allowance (vakantiebijslag) is generally at least 8% of the gross salary earned over the relevant accrual period. Many employers pay the accumulated amount once a year, commonly in May or June. Your employment contract or collective labour agreement (CAO) determines the exact accrual and payment arrangement.
Example: with a gross monthly salary of €4,000 for 12 months and an 8% rate, a simple estimate is €4,000 × 12 × 8% = €3,840 gross holiday allowance. The net amount paid to you can be lower because payroll tax applies.
Check your payslip before calculating
Make sure the monthly salary you enter excludes holiday allowance. If your stated salary already includes holiday allowance, adding another 8% would double count it. Payslips often show the accrued amount separately.
When 8% is not the whole story
There are statutory exceptions and CAO arrangements, including specific rules for higher salaries. Overtime, illness and on-call contracts can also affect the calculation base. Use the calculator for budgeting and check the official rules and your own contract for the final amount.