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Types of leave in Hungary

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Statutory leave

Employees in Hungary are entitled to between 20-30 days of paid leave per year, depending on the age of the employee.- Employees below age 25 receive 20 days of PTO (Paid Time Off).- Employees between the ages of 25-31 receive 21 days of PTO.- Employees between the ages of 31-45 receive 21 days of PTO plus three additional days every three years.- Employees above age 45 receive 30 days of PTO.Employees in Hungary receive additional paid leave if they have children.- Employees with one child receive two extra PTO days.- Employees with two children receive four extra PTO days.- Employees with more than two children receive seven extra PTO days.

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Pregnancy and maternity leave

Mothers in Hungary receive 24 weeks of paid maternity leave paid at 70% of their average wages, beginning four weeks before the due date. New mothers in Hungary also receive special benefits from the National Health Insurance Fund, including a child care allowance.

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Partner/Paternity leave

In Hungary, fathers are entitled to 10 days of paid paternity leave within two months of birth.Hungary also offers parental leave, which either parent can take before the child’s third birthday. Parental leave is paid at the same rate as maternity leave (70% of average wages) but is capped at twice the minimum wage. Hungarian laws do not recognise LBGTQ+ relationships and do not extend parental leave to those partners.

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Sick leave

Employees in Hungary are entitled to 15 days of sick leave per calendar year.