Maternity, parental, and partner leave in the Netherlands
As an (expectant) parent or guardian in the Netherlands, you may not be completely up to date with what your leave entitlements may be concerning maternity leave, partner leave, parental leave, or adoption/foster care leave.Generally, parents/guardians of children in the Netherlands are entitled to several forms of leave to take care of their children. The entitlement to such leave often depends on several factors – are you an official resident? Are you employed in the Netherlands, and if so for how long? The right to certain benefits may be limited if you are self-employed.In this article, we will give you an insight into the various types of leave mentioned above. Contents 1. Pregnant in the Netherlands in 2025 2.1. Salary and benefits during maternity leave 3. Pregnancy or birth-related illness 4. Partner leave in the Netherlands 5. Can I take parental leave? 5.1. Salary, benefits and working conditions during and after parental leave 6. What about adoption and foster care leave? Pr...