Statutory Holiday Days in Rijswijk

As an employee in Rijswijk, you are entitled to statutory holiday days. This amounts to at least 4 times your weekly working hours.

How are holiday days calculated?

For a full-time job (5 days per week), you receive at least 20 statutory holiday days per year.

Part-time Work

If you work, for example, 2 days per week, you are entitled to 4 × 2 = 8 statutory holiday days per year.

Accrual of Holiday Days

The accrual of holiday days depends on the period you have worked. If you start in the middle of the year, you receive a pro rata portion of the days.

Forfeiture of Days

Statutory holiday days expire 6 months after the accrual year, unless you can demonstrably prove you were unable to take them.

Holiday and Illness

During illness, you continue to accrue holiday days. With your employer's approval, you can also take holiday while ill.

Statutory basis: Articles 7:634-645 of the Dutch Civil Code

Frequently Asked Questions about Holiday Days

How many holiday days do I get for a full-time job?

For a 5-day working week, you are entitled to at least 20 statutory holiday days per year, based on 4 times your weekly working hours.

How does the calculation work for part-time?

Your holiday days are calculated by multiplying the number of working days per week by 4. For 4 days per week, that is 16 days.

When do my holiday days expire?

Your statutory holiday days expire six months after the year of accrual, unless you were unable to take them due to circumstances.

Do I accrue days during illness?

Yes, even if you are ill, you accrue holiday days as normal. You can also take them during illness with permission.

What if I start halfway through the year?

You accrue holiday days pro rata. If you start on 1 July, you are entitled to half of your annual days.

Local Support in Rijswijk

For legal advice on holiday days, you can go to the Juridisch Loket Rijswijk. In case of disputes, the District Court of The Hague (district) may become involved.