Vakantiegeld berekenen (Dutch holiday allowance)
Calculate statutory Dutch holiday allowance (vakantiegeld) at 8% gross salary and special tax rate withholding (bijzonder tarief). Free.
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Approx. 0.96 of one month salary
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Received alongside regular May wage
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About this tool
Calculate your statutory 8% Dutch holiday allowance (vakantiegeld) and estimate net payout after bijzonder tarief tax.
How to use it
- 1 Enter your monthly gross salary.
- 2 Adjust your expected special tax rate bracket (bijzonder tarief) if applicable.
- 3 View your gross and net holiday allowance payout.
Questions
How much is vakantiegeld in the Netherlands?
By law, employees receive a minimum of 8% of their gross annual salary as holiday allowance.
When is holiday allowance paid in the Netherlands?
In the Netherlands, vakantiegeld is typically paid out as a lump sum in May or June, accumulating from June 1 of the prior year to May 31.
Why is holiday allowance taxed higher?
Holiday allowance is subject to the special tax rate table (bijzonder tarief) to prevent under-withholding on annual supplemental bonuses.
Is my data uploaded?
No. This tool runs in your browser, so your text and files never reach our server.
Is this tool free?
Yes. It’s free to use with no sign-up and no limits for normal use.
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