Baby Leave Pay: Maternity, Partner and Paid Parental Leave in the Netherlands (2026)
What each parent receives during maternity leave, partner (birth) leave and the 9 weeks of paid parental leave, compared with normal pay, and how much income the family gives up. Statutory amounts from UWV with the 2026 maximum daily wage.
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| Leave | Weeks | Per week | Normal pay per week | Total | Paid by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pregnancy and maternity leave Birth parent | 16 | € 993 (100%) | € 993 | € 15.890 | UWV |
| Birth leave (first week) Partner | 1 | € 1.241 (100%) | € 1.241 | € 1.241 | Employer |
| Additional birth leave Partner | 5 | € 869 (70%) | € 1.241 | € 4.345 | UWV |
| Paid parental leave Birth parent | 9 | € 695 (70%) | € 993 | € 6.257 | UWV |
| Paid parental leave Partner | 9 | € 869 (70%) | € 1.241 | € 7.821 | UWV |
Daily wage
Salary of a year including holiday pay / 261 days; benefits are capped at € 310 a day (from 1 July 2026).
Leave€ 7.895
Statutory amounts, gross: maternity leave at 100% and additional birth leave and paid parental leave at 70% of the daily wage, capped at the maximum daily wage (€309.91 from 1 July 2026). Many employers and CAOs top this up; check your contract. UWV calculates the daily wage from your actual salary records. Self-employed parents have a different scheme (ZEZ).