Vacation Entitlement During Parental Leave Germany
Enter annual leave and full months of parental leave to see how far an employer in Germany may cut it (1/12 per month, § 17 BEEG) and how much leave remains.
Remaining Leave
0.0 days
Reduction
- 30.0 days
Calculation Details
Basis: § 17 (1) BEEG - The employer may reduce the leave by 1/12 for each full calendar month of parental leave. The reduction is optional; not all employers apply it. Untaken leave from the previous year is retained.
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
Do I accrue vacation during parental leave?
Yes, vacation entitlement accrues during parental leave. However, the employer can reduce it by 1/12 for each full month of parental leave. Any existing vacation must be taken after parental leave ends.
What happens to my vacation if I go on parental leave?
Unused vacation before parental leave is preserved and can be taken after you return. The employer cannot force you to forfeit it, even if it would normally have expired.
Do partial months of parental leave count towards the leave reduction?
No, the employer may only reduce leave by 1/12 for each full calendar month of parental leave (§ 17(1) BEEG), so enter only full calendar months in the calculator. Example: parental leave from 15 March to 14 September covers only 5 full calendar months (April to August) – with 30 days of annual leave that is a reduction of 5 × 2.5 = 12.5 days, leaving 17.5 days. If you work part-time for your employer during parental leave, no reduction is allowed.
Guide
What is the Vacation Entitlement During Parental Leave Germany?
This calculator determines the holiday entitlement during parental leave. The employer may reduce leave by 1/12 for each full month of parental leave.
How does the Vacation Entitlement During Parental Leave Germany work?
Enter the annual leave entitlement and the duration of parental leave. The calculator computes the reduction (1/12 per full month of parental leave) and the remaining entitlement. Unused leave from before parental leave is carried over.
Key Data and Facts
Reduction: 1/12 per full month of parental leave (Section 17 BEEG). Remaining leave before parental leave: must be taken in the current or next leave year after parental leave.
Step-by-Step Guide
How to calculate vacation entitlement during parental leave step by step: 1. Enter the annual vacation entitlement: contractual annual leave, e.g. 30 days for a 5-day week. 2. Enter the duration of parental leave: start and end date of the parental leave. Only full calendar months are taken into account for the reduction. 3. Calculate the reduction: for each full month of parental leave, the employer may reduce the annual leave by 1/12 (Paragraph 17 Abs. 1 BEEG). The reduction is a right, not an obligation, of the employer. 4. Determine the remaining entitlement: annual leave minus reduction. 5. Remaining leave before parental leave: leave not taken before the parental leave does not lapse. It must be taken in the current or next vacation year after the end of the parental leave (Paragraph 17 Abs. 2 BEEG). 6. Part-time work during parental leave: during part-time work in parental leave there is a regular vacation entitlement proportional to the working time.
Calculation Example
30 days of annual leave, 12 months of parental leave. Reduction: 12/12 x 30 = 30 days. Remaining entitlement: 0 days. Leftover leave accrued before parental leave (5 days) is carried over once it ends.
Sources
Official sources
Calculations are based on applicable German laws and official data:
Full methodology at Methodology.
Reviewed by Konstantin Iakovlev · Last updated:
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