Holiday pay calculator
The calculator follows the official Estonian average-wage methodology: gross pay of the 6 calendar months preceding the vacation (or employment end) month is divided by the number of calendar days in that period – national and public holidays and unpaid days are excluded automatically – and the resulting daily rate is multiplied by the number of vacation days.
If you worked less than 6 months, choose "Varied by month" and leave the unworked months empty. The result is gross – use the salary calculator for the net amount.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the annual holiday in Estonia?
The basic annual holiday is generally 28 calendar days per year. Minors and employees with partial or no work ability get 35 calendar days. National and public holidays do not count as holiday days.
How is holiday pay calculated?
Holiday pay = average pay per calendar day × number of holiday days. The average is the wages of the 6 months before the holiday divided by the calendar days of the same period, minus public holidays. If the salary has not changed, the employer may simply keep paying the regular wage.
When is holiday pay paid out?
No later than the second-to-last working day before the holiday starts. By agreement it may be paid later, but no later than the payday following the holiday.
What happens to unused holiday?
When employment ends, the employer compensates unused, unexpired basic holiday in money. The claim to basic holiday expires one year after the end of the calendar year for which the holiday was earned.