For employees and employers
Holiday entitlement in Germany
Statutory minimum leave is 24 working days on a six-day week, so 20 days on a five-day week. When starting or leaving during the year you get one twelfth per full month.
Holiday entitlementValues 2026
Result
Statutory entitlement for this period–
Statutory annual leave (days)–
Contractual, pro rata–
Explanation
The full entitlement first arises after a six-month waiting period (section 4 BUrlG). Severely disabled employees get five extra working days (section 208 SGB IX). Many employment contracts and collective agreements provide more leave.
Note: an indication, not legal or tax advice
This calculation is based on the general statutory rules and the values published for 2026. It is not legal, tax or payroll advice. Collective agreements, employment contracts and works agreements may provide more favourable rules.
Sources and values used
| Item | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum leave | 24 working days (Monday to Saturday) | Bundesurlaubsgesetz, § 3 (in German) |
| Conversion | 24 × working days per week / 6 | Bundesurlaubsgesetz, § 3 (in German) |
| Partial leave | 1/12 per full month, round up from ½ day | Bundesurlaubsgesetz, § 5 (in German) |
Sources checked on 15 October 2026.