In addition to standard annual leave, Hungarian labor law provides for a variety of paid and unpaid leave types to accommodate specific life circumstances. Each heading below gives the name you will see when booking time off in the platform.
Paid Leave Options
Maternity Leave
Duration: 24 weeks, with a maximum of 4 weeks before childbirth and a minimum of 6 weeks after childbirth.
Fully paid.
Paternity Leave (second parent)
Duration: 10 days (to be taken within two months of the child’s birth).
First 5 days: Paid at 100% of salary.
6th to 10th days: Paid at 40% of salary.
Parental Leave
Duration: 44 days, available until the child reaches 3 years old.
Eligibility: Employee must have 1 year of employment.
Paid at 10% of salary.
Must be requested at least 15 days before the start date.
Bereavement Leave
Duration: 2 days for the death of an immediate relative.
Fully paid.
Adoption Leave
Duration: 168 calendar days for the adoption of a young child, mirroring maternity leave.
Fully paid.
Supporting documentation is required with the request.
Personal Leave
For personal or unavoidable reasons not covered by another leave type.
Duration: Based on the specific circumstances requiring the leave.
Fully paid. A reason must be given with the request, and it can be booked in half days.
Blood Donation Leave
Duration: 4 hours per donation.
Fully paid. Supporting documentation is required.
Breastfeeding Time
Duration: 2 hours per day for the first 6 months after childbirth.
Fully paid. A birth certificate is required.
Civic/Public Duty Leave
Covers voluntary firefighting service, for the time actively participating in the service.
Also covers court proceedings, for the time required to participate.
Fully paid. Can be booked in half days.
Unpaid Leave Options
Family responsibility leave (carer's leave)
Duration: 5 working days per year to provide personal care to a close relative or a person living in the same household.
Unpaid. This leave is a statutory right, but it is not paid.
Long-term Care Leave
Duration: Between 30 days and a maximum of 2 years.
Unpaid.
Voluntary Reserve Military Service
Duration: For the full duration of service.
Unpaid. Supporting documentation is required.
Annual leave (Vacation) and Sick Leave are covered in separate articles.
