Leave policy in Hungary
Learn about leave policy in Hungary, including annual leave, sick leave, maternity leave, public holidays, etc. Stay compliant with leave laws in Hungary.
The leave policy in Hungary is governed by the Labor Code. There are clear leave entitlements in Hungary for different kinds of leave, including basic 20 days annual leave, 15 days sick leave, 11 days public holidays, 24 weeks maternity leave, 10 days paternity leave and so on. Employers have to abide by the leave laws in Hungary to avoid non-compliance.
Both employers and employees in Hungary must have a clear understanding of the statutory leave in Hungary for maintaining workplace well-being and legal compliance.
Workforce management platforms, such as Payoneer Workforce Management, help navigate compliance with the leave policy in Hungary. The platform assists in managing employees’ entitled leave, along with onboarding, payroll, and more.
Vacation & annual leave in Hungary
In Hungary, employees are entitled to basic 20 days of annual leave in Hungary. This is similar to that of Romania. However, in Hungary, the annual leave entitlement in the country increases with age.
- From 25 year + 1 day
- From 28 year + 2 days
- From 31 year + 3 days
- From 33 year + 4 days
- From 35 year + 5 days
- From 37 year + 6 days
- From 39 year + 7 days
- From 41 year + 8 days
- From 43 year + 9 days
- From 45 year + 10 days
The calculation of annual leave in Hungary does not end here. The number of annual leave increases when the employee has children:
- 1 child + 2 days
- 2 children + 4 days
- More than 2 children + 7 days
Public holidays
Public holidays in Hungary might vary by one or two days. Usually, employees are entitled to 11 days of public holidays in the country.
These holidays are among the statutory leave in Hungary. Here is a list of the public holidays in Hungary:
- New Year’s Day
- 1848 Revolution Day
- Good Friday
- Easter Sunday
- Easter Monday
- Labour Day
- Pentecost Sunday
- Pentecost Monday
- State Foundation Day
- 1956 Revolution Day
- All Saints’ Day
- Christmas Eve
- Christmas Day
- Second Day of Christmas Day
Sick leave in Hungary
Employees are entitled to 15 days of sick leave in Hungary.
During the first 15 days, the employer provides sick pay to the employee at the rate of 70% of the employee’s average salary. Employees can use this in the same calendar year.
When it comes to sickness benefits, employees are entitled to the benefit for 1 year, starting from the 16th day of the illness. The National Health Insurance Fund of Hungary (NEAK) pays 60% to the employee from the 16th day.
Maternity leave in Hungary
Maternity leave in Hungary is for 24 weeks. Female employees in the country can take leave for four weeks before childbirth. The remaining 20 weeks of leave can be taken after delivery.
Paternity leave in Hungary
New fathers are entitled to paternity leave in Hungary. The duration of such leave is 10 days in the country.
Other types of leave in Hungary
Along with the various paid time off in Hungary, the country offers other kinds of leave to employees as well. Some of them are as follows:
Childcare leave
Employees in Hungary are entitled to 44 working days of childcare leave in the country. This leave can be taken either by the mother or the father. Parents can take this leave until the child reaches 3 years of age.
Moreover, NEAK offers additional benefits, after maternity leave till the child turns 2, employees are entitled to a child care allowance (GYED) of 70% of the gross salary, capped at 2 times the minimum wage.
After the second birthday, till the child turns 3, the parent may receive another child care benefit (GYES), a fixed monthly payment from the state.
Compassionate leave
2 days of compassionate leave are also granted to the employees in Hungary.
Wedding leave
There is no mandated law for wedding leave in Hungary.
Explore Payoneer Workforce Management in Hungary
Following the leave policy in Hungary is mandatory for employers and employees alike. Non-compliance with the leave laws in Hungary may result in legal consequences, including penalties and fines.
Payoneer Workforce Management helps with comprehensive talent management, from onboarding and payroll to local benefits and leave management in Hungary.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Payoneer Workforce Management offers local expertise and a unified platform that helps you manage onboarding, payroll, benefits, and time-off management as per the leave policy in Hungary. As a result, employers can get support to stay compliant with the leave laws in Hungary.
Yes. There are 11 official public holidays in Hungary, which are separate from an employee’s annual leave entitlement. If a public holiday falls on a weekend, employees do not automatically receive a substitute day off, unlike in some other countries.
Yes. There is a leave carry-forward policy in Hungary. Employees can carry forward 10 days of annual leave from one year to the next in the country.
Yes. Parents in Hungary receive supplementary leave based on the number of children. The entitlement is 2 extra days for one child, 4 days for two children, and 7 days for three or more children per year.
Mothers are entitled to 24 weeks of maternity leave in Hungary, typically starting 4 weeks before the expected due date.
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