How long is annual leave in Hungary?

In Hungary, the length of annual leave for employees is determined by several factors, including age, specific work conditions, and family status.

Standard Leave:

• All employees begin with 20 workdays of annual leave. This increases with age:

- Ages 25-27: 21 days

- Ages 28-30: 22 days

- Ages 31-33: 23 days

- Ages 34-36: 24 days

- Ages 37-39: 25 days

- Ages 40-42: 26 days

- Ages 43-45: 27 days

- Age 46 and older: 30 days

Additional Leave Factors:

• Underage Employees: Those under 18 receive an additional 5 days.
• Employees with Children under 16:

- 1 child: 2 additional days

- 2 children: 4 additional days

- More than 2 children: 7 additional days, plus 2 more per disabled child

• Specific Work Conditions: Employees working underground or exposed to ionizing radiation for at least 3 hours daily receive 5 additional days.
• Disabled Employees: Those receiving benefits or with at least 50% disability are entitled to 5 additional days.

Our Employee Handbook Provisions:

• Our Employee Handbook provides extra leave based on age:

- Age over 25: 1 additional day

- Age over 28: 2 additional days

- Age over 31: 3 additional days

- Age over 33: 4 additional days

- Age over 35: 5 additional days

- Age over 37: 6 additional days

- Age over 39: 7 additional days

- Age over 41: 8 additional days

- Age over 43: 9 additional days

- Age over 45: 10 additional days

How is annual leave accrued in Hungary?

The accrual of annual leave in Hungary is based on the time spent at work.

What is the process to request annual leave in Hungary?

To request annual leave in Hungary, supported employees need to:

• Obtain approval from their manager.
• Submit the leave request via our Global Work Platform™.

Is time off usage required in set increments in Hungary?

In Hungary, time off usage is regulated with specific increment requirements:

• The employer is responsible for arranging time off.
• The employer must grant leave for a period of at least 14 consecutive calendar days. However, the parties may mutually agree to derogate from this requirement.
• Except during the first three months of employment, the supported employee is entitled to take 7 working days (or a pro-rata part if employment begins during the year) in a maximum of two installments at a time that suits their request.
• In practice, most employers do not strictly enforce these increments, allowing the supported employee to take time off whenever suitable, provided it is discussed with the employer.

Is unlimited PTO an option in Hungary, and how can it be accommodated?

In Hungary, unlimited paid time off (PTO) is not a standard practice. According to the Labour Code, every employee is entitled to a base vacation of 20 days per year. Additionally, employees may receive extra vacation days based on their age and the number of children they have. It is generally required that employees take their annual vacation days within the year they are accrued.

Is it necessary to track leave accrual on employee payslips in Hungary?

In Hungary, it is not necessary to track leave accrual on employee payslips. Only the paid time off (PTO) usage and compensation for the respective month are required to be included as part of the payslip breakdown.