Pregnancy & Family

Parental leave calculator

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

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

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Calculator

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Calculation path

Step by step

  1. Set start date

    Result: Apr 23, 2026

  2. Add months

    Formula: Start + months − 1 day

    Result: Apr 22, 2027

Monthly overview

Month beginning End
Month 1 Apr 23, 2026 May 22, 2026
Month 2 May 23, 2026 June 22, 2026
Month 3 Jun 23, 2026 July 22, 2026
Month 4 Jul 23, 2026 08/22/2026
Month 5 Aug 23, 2026 09/22/2026
Month 6 Sep 23, 2026 October 22, 2026
Month 7 Oct 23, 2026 11/22/2026
Month 8 Nov 23, 2026 12/22/2026
Month 9 Dec 23, 2026 01/22/2027
Month 10 Jan 23, 2027 02/22/2027
Month 11 Feb 23, 2027 March 22, 2027
Month 12 Mar 23, 2027 Apr 22, 2027

Instructions

How to use this calculator correctly

How to use the calculator

  • Select reference date.
  • Determine the number of months of parental leave.
  • Optionally enter a different start date.

How to read the result

  • The calculator shows start, end and a monthly overview for planning.

Limits of the calculation

  • Legal deadlines, employer consent and parental allowance logic are not automatically checked.

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Examples

Typical calculations

Start immediately after birth.

12 months from birth

Planned end: May 9, 2027

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Start three months after birth.

Part later

Planned end: Feb 9, 2027

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Preliminary planning with ET.

Planning from appointment

Planned end: May 17, 2027

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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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Rule status and context

Note
Planning assistance for time periods, not legal advice.