Pregnancy & Family

Parental leave calculator Germany

Time planning for parental leave with start, end and monthly blocks.

Updated on Apr 21, 2026 Calculator, calculation path and examples on one page

Calculator

Reference date

Date of birth or appointment

Planned months of parental leave

parent

Start date optional

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Examples

Start immediately after birth.

Planned end: May 9, 2027

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Start three months after birth.

Planned end: Feb 9, 2027

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Preliminary planning with ET.

Planned end: May 17, 2027

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FAQ

What is the calculator suitable for?

For an initial planning of the start, end and monthly blocks of parental leave.

Does the calculator replace legal advice?

No. Legal text, employer processes and individual advice are decisive.

Can I plan with due date instead of date of birth?

Yes, the calculator accepts both as a starting point.

Why does the calculator show monthly blocks?

So that you can have a better overview of the planning for each month of parental leave.

Is parental allowance included?

No. This calculator only plans the time periods, not the benefit level.

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