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How many paid leaves (vacation days) does a nurse get in Germany?
Anonymous Nurse
Asked on August 13, 2026
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By law, all full-time employees in Germany receive a minimum of 20 paid vacation days (if working a 5-day week) or 24 days (if working a 6-day week). However, most collective agreements (Tarifvertrag) in nursing offer 28 to 30 days of fully paid vacation per year, plus public holidays.

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