Greece Annual Leave & Vacation Allowance Calculator
Determine statutory paid leave entitlements in Greece (20 to 26 working days), the mandatory half-month Vacation Allowance (Επίδομα Αδείας), and the 75% statutory wage surcharge for hours worked on Greek national holidays.
Statutory Paid Annual Leave: 22 Working Days
Seniority & Compensation Parameters
Based on a standard 5-day working week structure.
Full regular monthly earnings before EFKA and payroll tax.
Mandatory holidays receive normal pay plus a 75% wage premium.
In addition to regular leave salary, every employee in Greece must receive the statutory Vacation Allowance (Επίδομα Αδείας) equal to half of their monthly salary before embarking on leave.
Leave & Allowance Breakdown
Carryover Deadline: March 31st
Under Greek law, untaken leave can only be carried over until March 31st of the subsequent year. If withheld by employer refusal, statutory wages for untaken days must be paid doubled (+100%).
Greece Annual Leave Entitlement by Career Tenure
Statutory working days, vacation allowance benchmarks, and holiday premium scales under Law 539/1945.
| Tenure Bracket | 5-Day Week Leave | 6-Day Week Leave | Vacation Allowance (Επίδομα Αδείας) | Public Holiday Surcharge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Year of Employment | 20 Working Days | 24 Working Days | 0.5 Monthly Salary | +75% Wage Premium |
| 2nd Year of Employment | 21 Working Days | 25 Working Days | 0.5 Monthly Salary | +75% Wage Premium |
| 3 to 9 Years Service | 22 Working Days | 26 Working Days | 0.5 Monthly Salary | +75% Wage Premium |
| 10+ Years (or 12 Yrs Any) | 25 Working Days | 30 Working Days | 0.5 Monthly Salary | +75% Wage Premium |
| 25+ Years Total Career | 26 Working Days | 31 Working Days | 0.5 Monthly Salary | +75% Wage Premium |
Statutory Framework of Greek Vacation & Holiday Legislation
Greek labor legislation is structured around the protection of rest periods and statutory holiday bonuses:
1. Tenure Scaling
Vacation rights expand progressively with seniority, reaching 25 days after 10 years of service and 26 days after 25 years.
2. Half-Month Allowance
The Vacation Allowance is legally distinct from monthly pay and cannot be waived or bargained away in employment contracts.
3. 75% Holiday Premium
Working on official Greek mandatory public holidays incurs a strict statutory 75% surcharge on hourly remuneration.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many days of paid annual leave are employees entitled to in Greece?
For a 5-day working week, employees receive 20 working days in their 1st year, 21 in their 2nd, 22 from years 3 to 9, 25 working days after 10 years of service (or 12 years with any employer), and 26 working days after 25 years of service.
What is the Vacation Allowance (Επίδομα Αδείας) in Greece?
Under Greek labor law, employers must pay an additional Vacation Allowance (Επίδομα Αδείας) equal to half of the regular monthly salary (or 15 days of daily wages for wage workers) alongside normal leave pay.
What is the statutory surcharge for working on Greek public holidays?
Employees who work on mandatory Greek public holidays are legally entitled to their normal daily wage plus a statutory 75% surcharge on their regular hourly or daily rate.
How is daily pay calculated for salaried employees in Greece?
By statutory convention under Greek labor regulations, the daily wage rate of a salaried employee is calculated/25th (0.04) of their gross monthly salary.
Can an employer in Greece carry untaken annual leave into the next calendar year?
Under Law 4808/2021, statutory annual leave must be fully taken by March 31st of the following calendar year. Any remaining leave ungranted due to employer fault must be paid with a 100% surcharge.
Engr. Muhammad Shahzad
Verified Compliance AuthorPrincipal Civil & Systems Software Engineer specializing in European labor law frameworks, statutory holiday allowance algorithms, and Greek Law 539/1945 compliance.
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Engr. Muhammad Shahzad
Principal Financial Systems Architect & Hellenic Independent Authority for Public Revenue & EFKA Lead
Lead software and systems architect specializing in high-performance browser computing, algorithmic validation, financial models, and zero-telemetry client-side privacy architecture.