📋 What Are Contributed Days—and Why They Matter?

Contributed days are used to calculate your retirement eligibility, unemployment benefits, and other social security entitlements. But don’t assume they match your workdays exactly—rest days, part-time jobs, and leave periods all play a role.

 

🧮 How Contributed Days Are Calculated

For full-time work, contributed days typically include weekends and public holidays—so working 5 days a week often results in 7 contributed days per week.

 

🕒 What About Part-Time Work?

As of October 1, 2023, part-time contributions are now counted the same as full-time ones when calculating qualifying periods.
This reform supports pension equality and especially benefits those who reduced hours for caregiving, many of whom are women.

 

🤒 Special Cases: Leave and Absence

Contribution counting varies during absences:

• Unpaid Leave: Not counted unless working elsewhere

• Maternity/Paternity Leave: Fully credited

• Medical Leave: Fully credited

• Unemployment Benefits: Contributions continue while registered and receiving aid

 

🔎 How to Check Your Contributed Days Online

Here’s a step-by-step guide to access your work history:

1. Go to the Social Security Electronic Headquarters

2. Scroll to “Direct Access to Procedures”

3. Choose an ID method: electronic certificate, Cl@ve PIN, username/password, or SMS

4. Download or print your report showing your total contributed days

5. No online access? Choose “Without Certificate” and request delivery by post

 

📈 Contributed Days Needed for Unemployment

To claim unemployment benefits:

• Minimum required: 360 contributed days in the last 6 years

• Benefit duration:

  • 360 days = 120 days of aid

  • Each 180 extra days = 60 more days of benefit

  • Maximum: 720 days (2 years)

 

🧓 Contributions Required for a Full Pension

• Retiring between 2023–2026: 36 years of contributions

• Starting 2027: 37 years will be required
  Missing the threshold? You may still qualify for non-contributory pensions.

 

📌 Check Your Status, Plan Ahead

If you're unsure about your contribution status, or how close you are to retirement, review your work history. It’s fast, free, and vital for future planning.

Discrepancies in your report? Contact SEPE. A single missing day could affect your benefits. Our advisors are available to help guide your next financial move.