Hungary
Hungary guarantees 20 working days/year with age-based extras (up to 30 days at 45) — Labour Code. Maternity 24 wks (100%), parental until age 3 (GYED then GYES).
Annual paid leave
Labour Code §117Labour Code §117: 20 days base, +1 day every 3 yrs from age 25 (up to +10 days at 45 = 30 days). Parents with kids <16 = +2-7 extra days.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| <25 | 20 j | 100% | Base |
| 45+ | 30 j | 100% | Senior |
| 1 child <16 | +2 j | 100% | Parent |
| 3+ children | +7 j | 100% | Parent |
Public holidays
11 holidays11 holidays. If Saturday/Sunday, rebalancing by decree (Munkaszüneti napok).
| Day | Date | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 január | Újév | Tous | — |
| 15 március | Az 1848-as forradalom | Tous | Revolution Day |
| March-April | Húsvéthétfő | Tous | Easter Mon |
| 1 május | A Munka | Tous | Labour Day |
| May-Jun | Pünkösdhétfő | Tous | Pentecost Mon |
| 20 augusztus | Államalapítás | Tous | St Stephen’s |
| 23 október | 1956-os forradalom | Tous | Revolution |
| 1 november | Mindenszentek | Tous | All Saints |
| 25 december | Karácsony | Tous | Christmas |
| 26 december | Karácsony 2. napja | Tous | Boxing Day |
Sick leave
15 days emp · NEAK 60%No waiting period. 15 days 70% employer (sick allowance advance). Beyond: Táppénz NEAK 60% (50% if <2 yrs seniority), max 1 yr.
| Scenario | Waiting | Pay | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Days 1-15 | 0 j | 70% employeur | MT §126 |
| Day 16+ | — | 60% NEAK | Max 1 an |
Maternity, paternity, parental
CSED 24 wks · GYED 2 yrsCSED (Infant Care Allowance) 24 wks at 100% NEAK. Apa-szabadság 10 days (2023). GYED until age 2 (70%, cap), GYES until age 3 (flat rate).
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maternity | 24 sem | 100% NEAK | Naissance |
| Paternity | 10 j | 100% NEAK | Depuis 2023 |
| Parental income-based | Jusqu’à 2 ans | 70% (cap) | NEAK |
| Parental flat | 2-3 ans | Forfait | MÁK |
Special leaves
Labour Code §115Labour Code §115: paid leave for marriage 1 day, bereavement 2 days, close accident 2 days. Higher education 4 days/exam.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage | 1 j | 100% | §115 |
| Bereavement | 2 j | 100% | §115 |
| Studies | 4 j/exam | 100% | Supérieur |
Information current as of last update. This guide does not replace local legal advice. For specific situations, consult a labor lawyer in the relevant country.
Centralize Hungary absence management
Illizeo applies Labour Code + NEAK + CSED + GYED/GYES + Apa-szabadság.
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