Belgium & France

Holiday pay (Belgium, white-collar)

The double holiday pay you'll receive, based on your salary and months worked last year.

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How it works

For white-collar staff: single holiday pay is your normal salary during leave. Double holiday pay = 92% of gross monthly salary × months worked / 12. Social contributions (13.07%) and special withholding tax are deducted.

Results are for guidance only and do not replace professional advice.

Worked example

With the default values:

  • Gross monthly salary3200
  • Months worked the previous year12
  • Work schedule (%)100

you get:

  • Gross double holiday pay€2,944.00
  • Social security (13.07%)− €384.78
  • Special withholding (≈ 23.22%)− €594.25
  • Estimated net€1,964.97

Frequently asked questions

How does the “Holiday pay” tool work?

For white-collar staff: single holiday pay is your normal salary during leave. Double holiday pay = 92% of gross monthly salary × months worked / 12. Social contributions (13.07%) and special withholding tax are deducted.

What do I need to enter?

Just fill in: gross monthly salary, months worked the previous year, work schedule. The result updates as you type.

Can you give an example?

Gross monthly salary: 3200; Months worked the previous year: 12; Work schedule (%): 100 → Gross double holiday pay: €2,944.00; Social security (13.07%): − €384.78.

Is this calculator free, and is my data private?

Yes. HOD Calc is completely free with no sign-up. The calculation runs in your browser: nothing you type is sent or stored.