Maternity Protection Calculator
Calculate the start and end of maternity protection periods before and after birth. With current 2026 standard rates, allowances and eligibility check.
Details
Start of Maternity Leave
Wednesday, 5 August 2026
6 weeks before due date
End of Maternity Leave
Wednesday, 11 November 2026
8 weeks after delivery
Protection Before Birth
6 weeks
from 05/08/2026
Protection After Birth
8 weeks
Standard protection
Total Duration
14 weeks
98 days
Note: The protection period before birth is 6 weeks (work can continue if desired). After birth, there is an absolute employment ban of 8 weeks (12 weeks for premature and multiple births). As of: 2026.
Note: These calculations are for informational purposes only and do not replace professional tax or financial advice. All information without guarantee.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does maternity protection last?
Maternity protection runs from 6 weeks before the expected due date until 8 weeks after birth (12 weeks for premature or multiple births). During this time, you have dismissal protection and a work prohibition.
Can I work during maternity protection?
Before birth, you can explicitly choose to work. After birth, there is an absolute 8-week work prohibition with no exceptions. During this time, you receive maternity benefit at full net pay.
What is the Maternity Protection Calculator?
The maternity protection calculator computes the protection periods before and after birth based on the expected due date.
How does the Maternity Protection Calculator work?
Enter the expected due date. The calculator computes the start of the protection period (6 weeks before) and the end (8 weeks after birth). For premature or multiple births the post-natal period extends to 12 weeks.
Key Data and Facts
Protection period: 6 weeks before and 8 weeks after birth. Extension to 12 weeks for premature births, multiple births or disability. Dismissal protection during pregnancy.
Step-by-Step Guide
How to calculate die Mutterschutzfristen step by step: 1. Errechneten Geburtstermin enter: Das voraussichtliche Entbindungsdatum laut aerztlichem Attest. 2. Beginn der Schutzfrist calculate: 6 Wochen vor dem errechneten Termin. Die Schwangere darf in dieser Zeit nicht arbeiten, es sei denn, sie erklaert sich ausdruecklich dazu bereit. 3. Ende der Schutzfrist calculate: 8 Wochen nach der tatsaechlichen Geburt. Bei Fruehgeburt, Mehrlingsgeburt oder festgestellter Behinderung: 12 Wochen nach der Geburt. Bei Fruehgeburt: zusaetzlich die days, die vor der Geburt nicht in Anspruch genommen wurden. 4. Kuendigungsschutz: Waehrend der gesamten Schwangerschaft und bis 4 Monate nach der Geburt. 5. Mutterschaftsgeld: 13 EUR/day von der Krankenkasse + Arbeitgeberzuschuss bis zum vollen Nettogehalt. 6. Beschaeftigungsverbot: Absolutes Verbot in den Schutzfristen. Individuelles oder generelles Verbot bei Gefaehrdung auch ausserhalb.
Calculation Example
Errechneter Geburtstermin: 15.06.2026. Beginn Schutzfrist: 04.05.2026 (6 Wochen vorher). Ende Schutzfrist: 10.08.2026 (8 Wochen nach Geburt). Gesamtdauer: 14 Wochen.
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