Vacation Balance and Notice Period Clarification

Hello,

I’m currently working at one of the largest banks in the Netherlands as a data analyst. I started 1.5 years ago and have recently received an offer from a tech company, which I plan to accept. My notice period is 4 weeks, and the company expects me to start on the 1st of February, which aligns with my plans.

I have a question regarding my remaining balance of absence. Currently, I have 28 hours of vacation days available until the end of 2024 (equivalent to 3.5 days). Each year, I am entitled to 24.5 days of vacation. Since I intend to leave in February, these additional days should appear in my HR system. I would like to clarify my rights regarding this balance:

• Can I use all 28 hours, or is it limited to 3.5 days plus a pro-rata portion of the 24.5 days (approximately 2 days), which totals around 5.5 days?
• In either case, can I request to use these days, or is it acceptable to work through the notice period, complete the handover, and receive payment for any unused vacation days?
• If payment is an option, how is it calculated?

Thank you for your guidance.