Estonian Parental Leave Calculator

Estimate maternity, paternity, and parental benefits based on your income and leave dates.

Parental Benefit Calculator

Estimate maternity, paternity, and parental leave benefits (2025/2026)

Child's Expected Birth Year

Max benefit: €5,265/month

Your Annual Income (Last 12 months)

€

Monthly average: €2,500

Working While Receiving Benefit?

Income above €2,632.55 reduces benefit

Monthly Benefit Rate

€2,500

Total Leave Duration605 days (~20 months)

Total Benefits€50,417

Benefit Breakdown by Leave Type

Total benefits across maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave

Maternity (100 days)

Paternity (30 days)

Shared (475 days)

Leave Timeline

Maternity Leave

Mother only, starts 70 days before due date

100 days

€8,333

Paternity Leave

Father only, until child is 3

30 days

€2,500

Shared Parental Leave

Either parent, until child is 3

475 days

€39,583

Total Leave

605 days

~20 months

Max Benefit (2025)

€5,265

Per month

Min Benefit

€820

Per month

Work Threshold

€2,632.55

Before reduction

Key Points about Estonian Parental Benefits:

Benefit is based on previous 12 months' average income
Both parents can receive benefit (not simultaneously for shared leave)
Parents can work while receiving benefit (with reductions above threshold)
Leave can be paused and resumed until child turns 3
Father's 30 days are non-transferable ("use it or lose it")
Benefit is taxable income (income tax applies)

This is legal information, not legal advice. Consult a lawyer for your specific case.: This calculator provides estimates. Actual benefits depend on your specific situation. For official calculations, please use the Social Insurance Board (Sotsiaalkindlustusamet).