Legal & family
Carer’s leave checker
Check the service threshold and remaining unpaid leave days for a worker providing care.
- For tax year 2026
- Rules last checked 25 October 2026
- Takes about 2 minutes
Remaining annual carer’s leave
5 working days
How it is calculated
Carer’s leave covers a serious need for personal care or support for a relative or someone in the employee’s household. A medical certificate is required.
The right starts after six months of continuous or successive service. The leave is unpaid.
The annual limit is 5 working days per calendar year. The estimate subtracts days you report as already used.
Sources
- Carer’s leaveΕπιθεώρηση Εργασίας
Frequently asked questions
When can I request this leave?
After six months of service with the employer, continuously or under successive fixed-term contracts.
Is medical evidence needed?
Yes. A serious medical reason requiring significant care must be documented.
Is the leave paid?
No. Carer’s leave is unpaid.
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