Spanish Bildungsurlaub

How much and for how long can I take Bildungsurlaub?

Full-time-employees have a right to 10 work days of Bildungsurlaub within two consecutive years. This means that you can either take 5 days of Bildungsurlaub once a year or 10 days of Bildungsurlaub every two years.

The two-year period starts with the first use of Bildungsurlaub (first day of the recognized event). Unused Bildungsurlaub from previous years expires. Employees up to the age of 25 are entitled to 10 working days per year. Part-time employment reduces the number of days you are entitled to.

How do I apply for Bildungsurlaub?

You apply for Bildungsurlaub with your employer. You have to inform your employer as soon as possible that you want to use Bildungsurlaub and when you would like to take it – at least 6 weeks before your certified course starts (better even sooner).

When you enroll in one of our courses as Bildungsurlaub you will receive confirmation of your enrollment (Anmeldebestätigung) and the certification-notice of the Senate Administration of the State of Berlin (Anerkennungsbescheid der Senatsverwaltung Berlin) – you must present these two documents to your employer.