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Holiday allowance

Holiday allowance calculator 2026

Enter your gross monthly salary. You see your holiday allowance (vakantiegeld) gross and net, and the percentage of tax you pay on it.

Updated:

  • 2026 figures
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Without holiday allowance and without extra allowances.

The legal minimum is 8%. Your cao or contract can give more.

Result: Holiday allowance

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Your details

Gross salary per month
€3,500
Holiday allowance percentage
8%
I have reached state pension age (AOW)
No

Net holiday allowance

€1,948

Gross €3,360. You pay 42% tax on your holiday allowance.

Your gross holiday allowance€3,360

  • Net€1,94858%
  • Tax€1,41242%
Tax on holiday allowance
42%
Your marginal rate
Net per month saved up
€162
Your employer saves it up every month

The calculation

Calculation: Holiday allowance
Gross salary per year12 × €3,500€42,000
Holiday allowance gross (8%)vakantiegeld€3,360
Extra taxDifference in annual tax with and without holiday allowance−€1,412
Net holiday allowance€1,948
  • Your employer withholds payroll tax at the special rate for bonuses and allowances. Over a full year, it comes to this amount.
  • Most employers pay holiday allowance in May or June.
  • The percentage is higher than your tax bracket because your tax credits go down when you earn more.

Sources: Belastingdienst: tax calculation 2026 (fiscal information), Belastingdienst: tax credits 2026 (fiscal information), Belastingdienst: labour tax credit table 2026. See also methodology and sources.

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How does it work?

The calculator works out your annual tax twice: with and without holiday allowance. The difference is the tax on your holiday allowance. This also shows the effect of lower tax credits.

Frequently asked questions

How much holiday allowance do I get?

At least 8% of your gross salary. At €3,500 gross per month that is €3,360 gross per year. Your collective agreement (cao) or contract can give a higher percentage.

How much of my holiday allowance do I keep?

At €3,500 gross per month, about €1,948 net. You then pay 42% tax on your holiday allowance.

Why is so much tax taken off?

Your holiday allowance comes on top of your salary, so it falls in your highest bracket. Your tax credits also go down when you earn more. That is why the percentage is often higher than your bracket.

When do I get my holiday allowance?

Most employers pay it in May or June. Your contract or cao states the month. Some employers pay it out every month.

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