Czech Christmas bonuses: Will you get one and what's the payout?

The size of the company you work for, the industry you're in, and your current pay all determine whether you'll get extra cash this year.

Thomas Smith

Written by Thomas Smith Published on 08.12.2025 14:40:00 (updated on 08.12.2025) Reading time: 3 minutes

“Will I get a Christmas bonus?” The question is simple, but the answer remains complicated for Czech employees as the year draws to a close.

According to a late November survey released by the Czech branch of European human resources group Alma Career, Christmas bonuses remain fundamentally uneven across the labor market. While 59 percent of employees are entitled to a bonus at least occasionally, a significant 41 percent cannot count on any year-end reward at all.

What’s more, the industry you work in can also steer whether you get your hands on some extra cash this winter. If you’re hoping for a bonus this year, here’s what the latest data says about your chances.

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