Azubi Leave & Vacation Calculator
Calculate your statutory minimum paid vacation days (*Urlaubsanspruch*) under the Youth Employment Protection Act (JArbSchG §19) and Federal Leave Act (BUrlG).
Pro-Rata Vacation Days for Current Year
13 Days
Full Calendar Year Entitlement: 30 Days / Year
Berufsschule Vacation Rule (JArbSchG §19 Abs. 3):
Apprentices should take their annual paid vacation during official Berufsschule school holidays (Berufsschulferien). If vacation is taken outside school holidays, missed school days must be attended or made up according to regional chamber regulations.
Statutory Minimum Vacation Days for Azubis in Germany
| Age Group (on Jan 1st) | Governing Law | 6-Day Week Min | 5-Day Week Min | Average Tariff (TVöD/IG Metall) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 16 Years Old | §19 JArbSchG | 30 Working Days | 25 Business Days | 30 Business Days |
| Under 17 Years Old | §19 JArbSchG | 27 Working Days | 23 Business Days | 30 Business Days |
| Under 18 Years Old | §19 JArbSchG | 25 Working Days | 21 Business Days | 30 Business Days |
| 18+ Years Old (Adults) | §3 BUrlG | 24 Working Days | 20 Business Days | 30 Business Days |
Understanding Azubi Vacation Rights in Germany
Every apprentice (*Azubi*) in Germany is legally entitled to paid annual leave (*Erholungsurlaub*). The number of days is determined by the **Youth Employment Protection Act (JArbSchG)** for minors, or the **Federal Leave Act (BUrlG)** for adult apprentices.
1. Pro-Rata Partial Year Rule (Teilurlaub §5 BUrlG)
Most German apprenticeships begin on **August 1st or September 1st**. For the first partial calendar year (August to December = 5 months), your leave is calculated pro-rata: (Annual Days / 12) × Months Worked. Fractions of half a day or more ($\ge 0.5$) are legally rounded up to full days (§5 Abs. 3 BUrlG).
2. Tarifvertrag vs Legal Minimum
While the statutory minimum for adults is 20 days (for a 5-day week), the vast majority of German companies, tariff agreements (IG Metall, TVöD, IHK contracts) grant apprentices **30 paid vacation days per year**.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What happens to unused Azubi vacation days at the end of the year?
Under German law, vacation days must be taken during the current calendar year. Remaining days can only be carried over to March 31st of the following year if company operational reasons or illness prevented taking them.
Can I take vacation during Berufsschule days?
Under JArbSchG §19 Abs. 3, vacation should be taken during official school holidays. If taken during school periods, missed school days must be excused or approved by the Berufsschule.
How many vacation days am I entitled to if I start on August 1st?
If you start on August 1st (5 months worked in year 1), your leave is calculated pro-rata: (Annual Days / 12) × 5. For a 30-day annual contract, that equals 13 days (12.5 rounded up per §5 BUrlG).
How does age affect the minimum vacation days for minors?
Under §19 JArbSchG, minors get higher statutory minimums: under 16 = 30 working days (25 business days), under 17 = 27 working days (23 business days), and under 18 = 25 working days (21 business days).
What is the statutory minimum leave for adult Azubis (18+)?
For adult apprentices (18+), the Federal Leave Act (§3 BUrlG) sets the statutory minimum at 20 business days for a 5-day week (or 24 working days for a 6-day week). However, most German contracts grant 30 days.
How does legal rounding work for partial vacation days (§5 BUrlG)?
Under §5 Abs. 3 BUrlG, any pro-rata vacation fraction of at least half a day ($\ge 0.5$ days) must be rounded UP to the next full day.
Am I paid full salary while on vacation?
Yes! Your monthly Ausbildungsvergütung continues to be paid in full during annual leave (*Urlaubsentgelt*).
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