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Holiday & Christmas Allowance Calculator (Portugal)
Work out your Christmas and holiday allowances, including the proportional amount in your first year, and the net after IRS withholding and Social Security.
Family situation
Allowances in 2026 (gross)
2 400,00 €
| Christmas allowance | 1 200,00 € → net 971,78 € |
| Holiday allowance | 1 200,00 € → net 971,78 € |
The Christmas allowance is due by 15 December; the holiday allowance before your holidays (usually June or July). Each is taxed on its own with the same table as your salary.
Checked: October 2026. Collective agreements may give more. Not legal, tax or financial advice. 🔒 Everything stays on your device.
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📚 Official sources: Código do Trabalho (DRE)
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Questions people ask
When is the Christmas allowance paid?+
By 15 December. It's one month's base pay (plus seniority pay), or a proportional share in the year you join or leave.
Can I get them in twelfths?+
Yes, if agreed with your employer: each month you get 1/12 of each allowance. The yearly total is the same.