How much is the parental allowance?
Above five hundred euros for the first time, from January 2026. A parent who was entitled to maternity benefit receives €500.20 a month. A parent with no prior entitlement to maternity benefit receives €364.90 a month. Beware the old figures: the sums €345.20 and €473.00 still circulate online — they are out of date and no longer apply. The increase comes from the annual uprating tied to the subsistence minimum. For multiple births the allowance rises by 25% for each child born at once: with twins, a parent with maternity benefit receives €625.30 and one without €456.20. Apply at the labour office.
📋 The rules
- With maternity benefit: €500.20 a month
- Without maternity benefit: €364.90 a month
- These figures apply from 1 January 2026
- Twins: €625.30, or €456.20 respectively
- The application is made at the labour office
🔓 Exceptions
- For multiple births the allowance rises by 25% for each child
- You may apply in writing or electronically with a qualified signature
- The sums are uprated in line with the subsistence minimum
⚠️ Penalties & fines
The commonest problem with this benefit is out-of-date numbers. The figures €345.20 and €473.00, which you will find in older articles and advice columns, are obsolete. From 1 January 2026 it is €500.20 for a parent entitled to maternity benefit and €364.90 for one without — a gap of more than €135 a month, so check the figure with the labour office before you budget on it. Do not forget twins: the allowance rises by 25% for each child born at once — this gets overlooked and families lose hundreds of euros. The sums are uprated each year in line with the subsistence minimum.
📎 Official sources
- Ministry of Labour · Parental allowance →
- Central Office of Labour, Social Affairs and Family →
- Slov-Lex · Parental Allowance Act →
❓ Frequently asked
How much is the parental allowance in 2026?
From 1 January 2026 it is €500.20 a month for a parent who was entitled to maternity benefit, and €364.90 a month for a parent with no prior entitlement to a maternity benefit.
Why do I see different figures online?
The sums €345.20 and €473.00 are out of date and no longer apply. The allowance is uprated every year in line with the subsistence minimum, so older articles quote superseded numbers.
What do I get with twins?
For multiple births the allowance rises by 25% for each child born at once. A parent with maternity benefit therefore receives €625.30, and a parent without it €456.20.
Where and how do I apply?
At the office of labour, social affairs and family. The application can be made in writing or electronically with a qualified electronic signature. The entitlement is not automatic — you must apply.
Why is the gap between parents so wide?
The higher sum goes to a parent who was entitled to maternity benefit before the parental allowance, meaning they were covered by sickness insurance. The gap of over €135 a month is significant for a family budget.
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