Parental allowance 2026
This calculator works out how many months the Czech parental allowance will last at your chosen monthly drawing amount for 2026. Enter the number of children (one child, or multiple births) and the monthly amount you want to draw, and the tool calculates the total amount, the maximum monthly drawing limit, and the number of months the allowance will last under the statutory caps. The stated monthly cap of CZK 60,000/120,000 is the absolute statutory limit — your actual individual cap depends on your prior income (DVZ) and, without a sufficient income history, is only CZK 15,000/22,500. Useful for parents planning parental leave and household budgeting.
How the parental allowance is calculated
The parental allowance is a state social support benefit with a fixed total amount per child, independent of the parent's previous income. For 2026: CZK 350,000 for one child, or CZK 700,000 if the parents had multiple births (twins or more). The parent chooses how quickly to draw this total amount — choosing a higher monthly amount exhausts it sooner, a lower amount makes it last longer.
Monthly drawing is capped by an individual limit derived from the applicant's prior income: 70% of 30 times the daily assessment base (DVZ), determined the same way as for maternity benefit (PPM). The amounts CZK 60,000 per month (one child) and CZK 120,000 per month (multiple births) are only the absolute upper bound of this cap — only parents with a sufficiently high prior income actually reach it. A parent with no income or a low DVZ is entitled only to the statutory minimum of CZK 15,000 per month (one child), or CZK 22,500 per month for multiple births. Drawing is also limited by the child's age: for children born from 1 January 2024, the allowance can be drawn up to age 3 at the latest; for older children the earlier limit of age 4 applies.
The calculator computes how many months the allowance will last as a simple division of the total amount by the chosen monthly payment, rounded up to a whole month (the last month is usually smaller, since only the remainder is paid out). The calculator uses the absolute statutory cap of CZK 60,000/120,000 — your actual individual cap (between CZK 15,000/22,500 and this cap) is stated on your DVZ confirmation from the Labour Office.
Number of months = Total amount ÷ Monthly drawing amount (rounded up; the monthly amount is capped by an individual limit of 70% × 30 × DVZ, at most CZK 60,000 for 1 child / CZK 120,000 for multiple births, at least CZK 15,000 / CZK 22,500 without a sufficient income history)
Sample calculation step by step
| Step | Item | Calculation | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Total parental allowance (1 child) | — | CZK 350,000 |
| 2 | Chosen monthly drawing amount | entered value (within the individual cap, below the absolute CZK 60,000 cap) | CZK 20,000 |
| 3 | Number of months of drawing | 350,000 ÷ 20,000 = 17.5 → rounded up | 18 months |
What affects the result
- Number of children: one child means a total of CZK 350,000; multiple births (twins or more) mean CZK 700,000.
- Child's age: for children born from 1 January 2024, drawing is allowed up to age 3; for older children, up to age 4.
- Prior income (DVZ): the monthly maximum is individual — 70% × 30 times the applicant's daily assessment base. The stated caps of CZK 60,000 (1 child) / CZK 120,000 (multiple births) are only the absolute upper bound; without a matching income history, entitlement is limited to the minimum of CZK 15,000 (1 child) / CZK 22,500 (multiple births) per month.
- Chosen monthly amount: the higher the monthly drawing amount within your individual cap, the sooner the total is exhausted.
- Concurrent income: the parental allowance can be drawn alongside the parent's paid work without affecting its amount.
When the parental allowance calculator is useful and what to watch out for
This calculator gives an orientation for how long and at what monthly amount to draw the parental allowance, for example when comparing a faster, higher monthly draw against spreading it over a longer period. It uses the absolute statutory cap of CZK 60,000/120,000, not your individual cap derived from your DVZ — which may be lower, down to the minimum of CZK 15,000/22,500. It does not account for changes to the chosen amount during the drawing period (changeable once every three months), nor special rules for caring for several children in the family at once. The result is indicative only — always verify your exact individual cap and conditions with the Labour Office of the Czech Republic or the MPSV portal, as drawing rules change over time.
⚠️ Indicative calculation, rates current for 2026. Not a substitute for an accountant or tax advisor — verify important decisions with the Czech Financial Administration.
FAQ
Who is entitled to the Czech parental allowance?
The parent who personally and properly cares for the youngest child in the family full-time throughout the calendar month, and who meets the residence/permanent-address condition under §30 of Act No. 117/1995 Coll., is entitled. Participation in sickness or pension insurance is not a condition of entitlement — the assessment base (DVZ) is used only to calculate the amount for those who have one, not as an eligibility requirement. The allowance is administered by the Labour Office of the Czech Republic.
Must a parent first draw maternity benefit (PPM) before receiving the parental allowance?
Not necessarily, but a mother entitled to maternity benefit (PPM) generally starts drawing the parental allowance only after PPM is exhausted. A father, or a parent with no PPM entitlement, can apply for the parental allowance from the child's birth.
Can the monthly drawing amount be changed during the drawing period?
Yes, the drawn monthly amount can be changed once every three months (within both the individual and the statutory cap), letting parents adjust to their current financial situation.
What does 'multiple births' mean and why is the limit higher?
Multiple births means twins, triplets or more children born at the same time. Because the parent cares for several children at once, the total parental allowance doubles to CZK 700,000 and the monthly cap is also higher (up to CZK 120,000, at least CZK 22,500).
Until what age can the parental allowance be drawn at the latest?
For children born from 1 January 2024, the allowance can be drawn up to the child's 3rd birthday at the latest; for children born earlier, the older rule of drawing up to age 4 applies.
Does placing the child in nursery or kindergarten affect entitlement?
Current rules are less restrictive on preschool attendance hours for children over 2 than earlier versions of the law — since the exact current limit has changed over time, it is best to verify it on the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (MPSV) portal.
Must the parent stop working while drawing the allowance?
No, a parent may work without any earnings limit while drawing the parental allowance. The only condition is ensuring proper full-day care for the child, for example through another person.
Who do you apply to for the parental allowance and where?
The application is filed at the local branch of the Labour Office of the Czech Republic according to the parent's permanent residence, using the prescribed form, ideally before maternity benefit (PPM) is exhausted.
Sources & legislation
📅 Last updated: 28 July 2026