Parental Leave Calculator
Plan your parental leave. Calculate start, end and division between both parents. Includes current 2026 tax rates, minimum wage and all deductions.
Maximum Parental Leave
36 Months
per parent, until the 8th birthday
Important Dates
Application Deadlines
Allocation
Basis: Federal Parental Allowance and Parental Leave Act (BEEG). Each parent is entitled to up to 36 months of parental leave. Up to 24 months can be taken between the 3rd and 8th birthday. The employer must be notified in writing at least 7 weeks (before the 3rd birthday) or 13 weeks (from the 3rd birthday) before the start.
Note: These calculations are for informational purposes only and do not replace professional tax or financial advice. All information without guarantee.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How long can I take parental leave?
Each parent is entitled to up to 36 months of parental leave per child, taken until the child turns 8. Up to 24 months can be taken between the child's 3rd and 8th birthday without employer consent.
Do I have job protection during parental leave?
Yes, you have full dismissal protection starting 8 weeks before parental leave begins (or 14 weeks for leave starting after the child's 3rd birthday) and throughout the entire leave period.
Which minimum wage is used in the calculator?
The statutory minimum wage in Germany is €13.90/hour since 1 January 2026 (previously €12.82). The Minijob threshold rose automatically to €603/month. Values are current in the calculator.
Guide
Quick Answer
The parental leave calculator determines the possible periods for parental leave and shows the allocation between both parents.
What is the Parental Leave Calculator?
The parental leave calculator determines the possible periods for parental leave and shows the allocation between both parents.
How does the Parental Leave Calculator work?
Enter the child's date of birth. The calculator shows the three-year parental leave entitlement and the option to take up to 24 months between the child's 3rd and 8th birthdays. The split between partners is planned.
Key Data and Facts
Parental leave: max. 3 years per parent. Up to 24 months between the 3rd and 8th birthday possible. Notice period: 7 weeks (before age 3) or 13 weeks (after age 3).
Step-by-Step Guide
How to plan your parental leave step by step: 1. Enter the child's date of birth: Parental leave can start at the earliest from birth and ends at the latest on the child's 8th birthday. 2. Check your entitlement: Each parent is entitled to up to 3 years of parental leave. These can be split freely. 3. Plan the periods: Up to 24 months can be taken between the child's 3rd and 8th birthday. The remaining months must fall before the 3rd birthday. 4. Splitting between partners: Both parents can take parental leave at the same time or one after the other. The periods are independent of each other. 5. Observe the deadlines: Registration for parental leave before the 3rd birthday: 7 weeks before it starts. For parental leave between the 3rd and 8th birthday: 13 weeks before it starts. 6. Protection against dismissal: Begins with the registration (at the earliest 8 weeks before it starts) and lasts until the end of the parental leave.
Calculation Example
Child born on 15.03.2026. Mother: 12 months of parental leave (after maternity protection) until 10.05.2027. Father: 2 months in parallel from 15.03.2026. Remaining 22 months: possible later.
Sources · E-E-A-T
Official sources
Calculations are based on applicable German laws and official data:
Full methodology at Methodology.
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