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As 2025 wraps up, managing payroll across EMEA requires navigating diverse local practices, tax obligations, and holiday calendars. This guide brings together key payroll timelines and compliance insights to help you close the year smoothly in each country.
Justworks ensures your payroll and reporting stay on track, so you can support your team across borders without added complexity.
Key Year-End Payroll Dates
Payday Reminder
To accommodate holiday bank closures and government deadlines, most final payrolls should be processed by December 29. Early payment schedules are common in the region
Payroll Execution Dates for EMEA - Dec 29th
As a note, all payments must be submitted on the platform by December 17th in order to comply with the above. All payments will land no later than December 29th.
Bank Holidays and Office Closures
Be aware of national holidays and local customs that may impact payroll operations and banking hours.
Common Bank Holidays
- December 25: Christmas Day (all countries)
- December 26: St. Stephen’s Day/Boxing Day (UK, Ireland, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Italy)
- January 1: New Year’s Day
- January 6: Epiphany (Italy, Greece, Sweden)
Office Closures
- United Kingdom: Closed December 23 (midday) to December 29
- Ireland: Closed December 24 to January 2
- Other countries: Business as usual or TBD based on local practice
Year-End Tax Filings and Forms
Justworks supports year-end tax compliance by managing form submissions and employee tax statements in each country.
Deadlines by Country
- United Kingdom: P60 due by May 31
- Ireland: No year-end forms required; information submitted directly to tax authorities
- Netherlands: Jaaropgaaf due by January 31
- Spain: Certificado de Retenciones due by January 31
- Italy, Portugal, Greece, Denmark, Sweden, Israel: No employer action required; Justworks submits information directly to authorities
Holiday Bonuses and 13th Salaries
Bonus and supplemental salary policies vary by country. Below is a summary of the most common regional practices:
- Greece: Christmas bonus equal to one month’s salary is mandatory
- Italy: 13th-month salary (Tredecisma) is required in December
- Portugal and Spain: 13th and 14th salaries are prorated throughout the year
- Sweden, Israel, Denmark, Netherlands, UK, Ireland: No mandatory 13th salary, but discretionary bonuses are common
Justworks handles all required payments and submissions in line with each country’s labor laws.
Looking Ahead to 2026
Justworks continuously monitors legislative updates across EMEA and will notify you of any changes that impact statutory contributions, tax filings, or payroll processing for 2026.
We've Got You Covered
From managing payroll timelines to fulfilling bonus and tax requirements, Justworks supports year-end payroll across EMEA. There’s no need for you to take action—we manage it all.
If you have any questions, contact international-support@justworks.com or reach out to your International Customer Success Manager.
Disclaimer
This material has been prepared for informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for accounting, legal or tax advice. If you have any legal or tax questions regarding this content or related issues, then you should consult with your professional legal or tax advisor.