How much maternity leave do I get?
The dates of each leave, until you return to work.
At a glance
The answer, and what is worth knowing.
- Maternity leave is 119 days: 56 before the birth and 63 after it.
- Then comes the special leave of 9 months, with €920.00 gross a month from DYPA, the public employment service.
- The father gets 14 working days of paternity leave, on full pay.
How we calculate it
Maternity leave starts 56 days before the due date.
It ends 63 days after the birth. If the birth comes later, the leave before it grows longer.
The special leave of 9 months starts the next day. The tool puts the leaves one after the other.
We checked the rules on 19 October 2026. The result is an estimate. It does not replace your payroll or your accountant.
What changed in the rules
What changed this year in this calculation.
Sources
- e-EFKA: maternity benefit for employees · 19 October 2026
- Presidential Decree 62/2025, article 230: paternity leave · 19 October 2026
Frequently asked questions
How long is maternity leave?
119 days, or 17 weeks: 56 before the due date and 63 after the birth.
Who pays for maternity leave?
e-EFKA, the social security fund, pays maternity benefit, your employer pays part of your salary, and DYPA pays the rest up to your salary. You need 200 days of insurance in the 2 years before the birth.
What is special maternity leave?
A leave of 9 months after maternity leave. DYPA pays €920.00 gross a month, the minimum wage, or €460.00 if you work part time.
Can the father take part of the special leave?
Yes. Once the mother has taken the first 2 months, the father can take up to 7 months.