From 2nd August, we have new maternity leave rules in Denmark. The change has been triggered due to an EU directive that specifies that there needs to be a minimum of 2 months of maternity leave for each parent.
- The mother has the right to 4 weeks leave before birth; both parents have the right to 2 weeks leave immediately after birth; both parents have the right to 26 weeks combined leave which they can share; each parent has the right to 9 weeks leave which they cannot share.
- If you are a single mother or single father, you are entitled to the entire 46 weeks leave. From January 2024, the single mother/father will be able to transfer 13 weeks to a close family member.
