Sun, 15 Jun 2025

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 Paternity leave: How much time off work do new dads get across Europe?

Most dads in the UK get two weeks off work after their baby is born, but dads in many European countries get more.

* Sweden: Parents can share up to 480 days of parental leave, with 90 days reserved specifically for each parent.
* Denmark: Dads are entitled to 2 weeks' paid paternity leave, but many take more time off to care for their child.
* Poland: Dads with full-time jobs can take up to 9 weeks of parental leave at 70% pay.
* Germany: Dads get a "Daddy Month" – 30 days off just for them.
* France: New dads are entitled to 16 days' paternity leave, plus an additional 11 months of parental leave that can be shared with the mother.
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