How many days of holiday do I get in my first year of work in Portugal?
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In the year you started
16 working days 8 full months
You can start taking them from 15 October 2026. On 1 January 2027 you get the normal 22 days.
How it was calculated
In the year you start, you earn 2 working days of holiday for each full month worked, up to 20 days, and you can only take them after 6 months. From 1 January of the following year you are entitled to the normal 22 days.
Adding both years together, you cannot take more than 30 working days in the same calendar year. Contracts shorter than 6 months have their own rules.
Frequently asked questions
How many holiday days do I get in my first year?
2 working days for each full month worked, up to 20 days.
When can I take my first-year holidays?
After 6 full months of contract.