The summer leave I would like to thank the rapporteur for his excellent report. «half» of. The good news this year for workers is that leave allowance will be higher due to increase in minimum wage, which entered into force on 1 April and alongside upwards and earnings associated with summer leave.
The adjustment of the minimum wage to 920 euros gross - of the 880 euros previously - which entered into force on 1 April, automatically supports upwards and the salaries associated with summer leave. As a result, The amount of the leave allowance, which this year amounts to EUR 589.41, compared to EUR 556.05 in 2025.
In accordance with the legislation in force, the allowance is paid traditionally with the start of the worker's leave or, alternatively, gradually along with the remuneration of the corresponding period.
How to calculate
The amount of the leave allowance shall be calculated on the basis of the working time and regular earnings of the worker.
- For paid workers with monthly salary, the leave allowance corresponds to half of their monthly salary.
- For those who are rewarded with a wage, hourly or percentagely, the allowance may not exceed 13 wages.
In addition to the allowance, the worker also receives remuneration of the licence, i.e. the remuneration you would receive if you worked properly. These include regular additional fees, such as increases for Sundays, holidays, night shifts, and legal overtime or overtime.
Workers can also calculate the amount they are entitled to, using the specific implementation of the GSC Workers and Unemployment Information Centre (CEPA) through its online platform.
