Time Off & Benefits

Urlaubsanspruch

statutory vacation entitlement

What it means

The minimum paid vacation days an employee is entitled to by law — 20 days for a five-day work week — though most employers offer more, commonly 25–30.

In practice

Confirm your Urlaubsanspruch in writing; job ads sometimes advertise "30 days" without specifying whether that includes public holidays.

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