Vacation Entitlement Calculator
Calculate your statutory vacation entitlement. Also for part-time, job changes or mid-year start.
Statutory minimum leave
20 days
bei 5-Tage-Woche
Contractual leave days
30 days
= 6,0 Wochen
Ihr vertraglicher Urlaub liegt 10 Tage über dem gesetzlichen Minimum.
Teilzeit-Umrechnung
Grundlage: Bundesurlaubsgesetz (BUrlG) - Mindestens 24 Werktage bei einer 6-Tage-Woche. Bei weniger Arbeitstagen wird proportional umgerechnet. Vertraglicher Urlaub darf den gesetzlichen Mindesturlaub nicht unterschreiten.
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 many vacation days am I entitled to?
The legal minimum is 20 working days per year for a 5-day week (24 days for a 6-day week). Most collective agreements and contracts grant 25-30 days. Part-time employees receive proportionally adjusted entitlements.
Can I carry over unused vacation days?
Unused vacation must generally be taken by March 31 of the following year. However, recent court rulings require employers to actively remind employees to take their vacation; otherwise, the entitlement may not expire.
What is the Vacation Entitlement Calculator?
The holiday entitlement calculator computes the statutory and contractual leave entitlement, including for mid-year starters/leavers and part-time workers.
How does the Vacation Entitlement Calculator work?
Enter working days per week, start date and contractual leave days. The calculator computes the pro-rata entitlement for mid-year starts (1/12 per full month during the waiting period) and adjusts for part-time.
Key Data and Facts
Statutory minimum leave: 24 working days (6-day week) = 20 days (5-day week). Waiting period: 6 months. Carry-over into the following year: until 31 March.
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