The countdown has begun for the day when private sector employees will receive their Easter bonus for 2026. Employers have until Holy Wednesday (April 8, 2026) to pay the bonus. It’s worth noting that many employers choose to pay it earlier so that employees can cover their current needs.
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Who is entitled to Easter bonus
According to legislation, all private sector employees are entitled to the bonus, regardless of contract type (permanent or fixed-term, full-time or part-time employment). Specifically, the bonus amount depends on the working period from January 1 to April 30, 2026.
How it’s calculated
Full bonus: If you worked the entire four-month period, you’re entitled to 50% of your monthly salary (for those paid with salary) or 15 daily wages (for daily wage earners).
Proportional bonus: If the employment relationship lasted for a shorter period (due to hiring after January 1, dismissal, or resignation), you receive a proportion: 1/15 of half the monthly salary for every 8 calendar days of work.
Absences and illness: Only days of unjustified absence or sick days for which benefits were paid by the insurance fund are deducted from the calculation period.
