Easter Bonus Calculation - Net

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Instructions - Detailed Information - Net Easter Bonus

1. Basic Period and Requirements

  • Calculation period: January 1st to April 30th (120 days)
  • For full employment entitled to:
    • Salaried employees: 1/2 monthly salary
    • Daily wage workers: 15 daily wages

2. Calculation Method

For salaried employees:
Base amount = (Monthly salary ÷ 2) × (Working days ÷ 120)
For daily wage workers:
Base amount = (Daily wage × 15) × (Working days ÷ 120)

For part-time employment, the amount is calculated proportionally based on working hours.

3. Allowances and Deductions

  • Vacation allowance: Base amount × 0.04166
  • EFKA contributions: 13.37% on gross amount (up to €7126.94)
  • Tax: Calculated based on tax brackets
  • Tax discount: Applied according to number of children

4. Special Cases

Not calculated:
  • Unjustified absences
  • Strikes
  • Unpaid leave
  • Sick days with EFKA allowance
Calculated:
  • Regular leave
  • Mandatory maternity leave
  • Sundays and public holidays

5. Important Notes

  • Must be paid by Holy Wednesday
  • All amounts are rounded to 2 decimals
  • Late payment incurs penalties
  • The bonus is mandatory and waiver agreements are not permitted
Last update: January 2026

Easter Bonus 2026: Entitlement and Net Earnings Calculation

The Easter bonus is a mandatory benefit paid to all private sector employees according to labor legislation. It equals half a monthly salary (15 days) and is paid mandatorily by Holy Wednesday. Our online calculator calculates the gross amount, EFKA insurance contributions, withholding tax and the final net amount you will receive.

Easter Bonus Deductions and Taxation

The Easter bonus is subject to deductions like regular salary:

  • EFKA insurance contributions: 13.37% of gross amount
  • Income tax based on 2026 tax brackets
  • 4.166% allowance corresponding to leave proportion

Days Calculated and Excluded

For the calculation of the Easter bonus, days of regular leave, mandatory absence due to pregnancy/childbirth, and Sundays and holidays are included. Conversely, days of unpaid leave, unjustified absence, strikes and sickness without allowance are deducted. Sick days with EFKA allowance are not counted in the bonus but do not reduce it.