Holiday Entitlement Calculator Spain: Days Accrued and Remaining

Holiday entitlement calculator (Spain): what it is and how it works

In Spain every employee is entitled to at least 30 calendar days of paid holiday a year under Article 38 of the Workers’ Statute. Many collective agreements express this as 22 working days, which is roughly the same. Holiday accrues day by day throughout the year: if you start mid-year or leave before the end, you are entitled to the proportional part.

This calculator divides your annual holiday by the days in the year and multiplies by the days elapsed since the start of the period. If you enter your salary, it also shows what the remaining days are worth — the amount that should appear in your final settlement if you leave without taking them. The calculation works for any country with annual holiday that accrues evenly.

How to use it

Enter your annual holiday and whether it is calendar or working days.
Choose the start of the period, the calculation date and the days already taken.
See the remaining days and, if you enter your salary, their value.

FormulaDays accrued = annual days × days elapsed ÷ days in year · Remaining = accrued − taken

Worked example

With 30 calendar days a year, from 1 January to 31 October 2026 you accrue 24.99 days. If you have taken 10, 14.99 days remain, worth about €985 on a €24,000 salary.

Frequently asked questions

How much holiday am I entitled to in Spain?

At least 30 calendar days a year (about 22 working days). Your collective agreement or contract may give you more.

Can holiday be paid instead of taken?

No, except when the contract ends with days left: then they are paid in the final settlement.

Do I lose holiday not taken by year-end?

Generally it must be taken within the calendar year, unless your agreement says otherwise or you could not take it because of sick or parental leave.

What if I have taken more days than accrued?

If you leave before accruing them, the employer may deduct the excess from your final settlement.