Use the average gross monthly salary of the first 6 of the last 8 months (excluding the holiday and Christmas bonuses); the daily reference remuneration is that figure divided by 30. The modality sets the length of the leave and the percentage: 120 days at 100% or 150 days at 80% (not shared), or 150 days at 100% and 180 days at 83% if the leave is shared between both parents.
| Modality | Per day | Per month | Total for the leave |
|---|---|---|---|
| 120 days at 100% | €43.33 | €1,300 | €5,200 |
| 150 days at 80% | €34.67 | €1,040 | €5,201 |
| 150 days at 100% (shared) | €43.33 | €1,300 | €6,500 |
| 180 days at 83% (shared) | €35.97 | €1,079 | €6,475 |
The parental-leave benefit is not subject to Social Security, but it is subject to IRS; Social Security pays it without withholding at source. This calculation does not compute IRS.
Estimate of the initial parental-leave benefit for employees (Continente). It covers the four modalities of the initial leave; it does not include the father's mandatory leave (28 + 7 days at 100%), the complementary parental leave (at 25%) or the clinical-risk and adoption regimes. The 6-month qualifying period of contributions is an eligibility condition, not checked here. Assumes a stable salary over the reference period.
Educational estimate, not advice. The modalities (120 days at 100%, 150 days at 80%, 150 days at 100% and 180 days at 83% if shared), the €537.13 IAS and the €14.32 minimum daily amount are official for 2026. Always confirm on Segurança Social Direta.
Parental Leave Allowance Calculator 2026: Portugal by Calculadora Capital