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Parental leave (Elternzeit) calculator
Enter the child's date of birth, who takes the leave, the start and the number of months. The calculator shows by when your employer must have your written request and when your dismissal protection begins.
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🔒 Runs entirely in your browser – nothing you enter is uploaded or stored.
How to use it
- Enter the date of birth and who takes the leave.
- Choose the start date and how many months you want – plus months already taken.
- Read the request deadline, the start of dismissal protection and the end date – and save the reminder.
Last checked: October 2026 · Based on: German Parental Allowance and Parental Leave Act (BEEG) §§ 15, 16, 18. Found a mistake? Use the form below – we fix confirmed errors and update the date.
Frequently asked questions
When do I have to apply for parental leave?
In text form at least 7 weeks before the start if the leave lies before the child's 3rd birthday – 13 weeks if it lies between the 3rd and 8th birthday.
How long can I take parental leave?
Up to 36 months per parent and child until the 8th birthday; up to 24 of them may be taken between the 3rd and 8th birthday.
When does dismissal protection start?
From the moment you request parental leave, but at most 8 weeks before the start (14 weeks for leave between the 3rd and 8th birthday), and it lasts until the leave ends.