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Holiday pay and the 13th/14th month in Portugal — basics?
My payslip shows strange extra lines in summer and December. Is that normal?
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- Accepted answer
Portuguese employment often includes holiday allowance and Christmas allowance (sometimes called a 13th/14th month pattern depending on how the employer spreads payments). Exact timing and amounts depend on your contract and any collective agreement. Ask HR for the written policy; do not rely on a forum average.
Checked 8 November 2026. This is practical community guidance, not legal, tax or medical advice. Prefer official pages and a licensed professional for your case.
Self-employed recibos verdes do not get these employee allowances automatically — you invoice and save for your own gaps.
Related: what is a recibo verde.