Greece's 13th and 14th months in 2026 (bonuses and leave pay)

Three extra payments, not two

In Greece the pattern is a Christmas bonus of a full month, an Easter bonus of half a month, and a half-month leave allowance — together roughly a 14th month on top of the 13th. They apply to private-sector employees; the equivalent public-sector bonuses were abolished in 2013.

When they are paid

• •Christmas bonus: by 21 December.
• •Easter bonus: before Holy Week.
• •Leave allowance: when annual leave is taken.

How they are taxed

• •They are ordinary employment income under the progressive scale — no special flat rate.
• •EFKA social security contributions apply as to normal pay.

Check your own numbers

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