Maternity leave

Maternity leave for employees

For births from January 1, 2023, a father or co-parent as an employee may be absent from work for twenty days. This maternity leave must not be taken consecutively, but must be taken within four months after birth.

Maternity leave for the self-employed

Self-employed people who have become fathers or co-parents are entitled to maternity leave. They can interrupt their professional activity for a maximum of twenty days or a maximum of forty half days, in a period of up to four months after birth.