Statutory minimum holiday by working days per week
The German Federal Leave Act sets a minimum entitlement that depends on working days per week. Enter your working days per week.
How it works
Under section 3 of the Federal Leave Act the minimum holiday is 24 working days on a six-day week. The calculation converts this to your working days and rounds. Collective and employment contracts can grant more.
The app applies to a full calendar year. Joining or leaving during the year follows partial rules. It does not replace legal advice.
Source: § 3 BUrlG, gesetze-im-internet.de/burlg/__3.html (Stand 11/2026, vor Nutzung prüfen)
Frequently asked questions
Is this all my holiday?
It is the statutory minimum. Your contract or collective agreement can grant more.
What are working days here?
The law counts Monday to Saturday. On a five-day week the 24 days equal 20 working days.
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