In addition to standard annual leave, Hungarian labor law provides for a variety of paid and unpaid leave types to accommodate specific life circumstances. Below is an overview of the key leave types, their durations, and conditions:
Paid Leave Options
Maternity/Pregnancy 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: Up to 10 days to meet and bond with the child.
Fully paid.
Leave for Personal or Unavoidable Reasons
Duration: Based on the specific circumstances requiring the leave.
Fully paid.
Personal Care Leave (Relative)
Duration: 5 days per year to care for a relative.
Fully paid.
Blood Donation Leave
Duration: 4 hours.
Fully paid.
Breastfeeding Leave
Duration: 2 hours per day for the first 6 months after childbirth.
Fully paid.
Voluntary Firefighting Service
Duration: For the time actively participating in the service.
Fully paid.
Court Proceedings
Duration: For the time required to participate in court proceedings.
Fully paid.
Unpaid Leave Options
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.