Vacation money 2025: Every second one uses it for travel and relaxation!
Vacation money 2025: Every second one uses it for travel and relaxation!
A current survey by Deniz Bank and the Integral opinion research institute shows that around half of the employees in Austria will use their vacation allowance for travel. A total of 53 percent of the respondents plan to spend the money on vacation activities, which is an increase compared to the previous year. These are gratifying news in times when the financial situation of many people is burdened by inflation and increasing cost of living. The study was carried out in April 2025 and asked 1,000 dependent employees and pensioners: inside between the ages of 16 and 75.
A third of the respondents state to save the vacation allowance to build a financial cushion, with younger people under 30 in particular belonging to this group. According to the survey, 60 percent see the additional money as an opportunity to cushion financial burdens. However, another 17 percent use it to reduce existing debts or pay invoices. In addition, 40 percent use the holiday allowance to “over the rounds”, while 19 percent invest in their household or living costs.
demographic differences
The use of the holiday allowance shows significant differences depending on the age and income group. Older people and those with higher incomes use the money more for travel. Particularly pensioner: Interior investing more in relaxation and travel. This indicates that the financial situation of the respondents is strongly influenced by demographic factors. Only 10 percent rate their financial situation as very good, while 39 percent classify them as rather good. A positive assessment is particularly evident in respondents with an income of over 4,500 euros per month and those with higher education.
In addition, 11 percent of those surveyed plan to invest part of the vacation allowance in securities, which primarily concerns men and better educated. The fulfillment of special wishes with the holiday allowance also annoys 50 percent of those surveyed. These results illustrate the multifunctional role of vacation pay, which is used not only for vacation, but also for basic financial needs and provision.
Denizbank AG emphasizes the importance of vacation pay, especially as a security buffer in challenging times. This survey shows that, especially in economically uncertain times, many people fall back on this special payment in order to finance both their leisure activities and to reduce financial pressure.
The complete survey can be viewed on the platforms of the Deniz Bank and integrally, whereby the details on the surveys and results offer you a deep insight into the behavior and attitudes of people to vacation money. For more information, read the reports on and DetailsOrt Wien, Österreich Quellen