Global Paid Time Off Index 2026

Employers in Georgia must give 42 statutory paid days off a year, 24 days of annual leave plus 18 public holidays, which is 16.2% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 1st of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Georgia must give 42 statutory paid days off a year, 24 days of annual leave plus 18 public holidays, about 8.4 working weeks and 16.2% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 218 working days per employee. It ranks 1st of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 13 days above the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Iceland must give 40 statutory paid days off a year, 24 days of annual leave plus 16 public holidays, which is 15.4% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 2nd of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Iceland must give 40 statutory paid days off a year, 24 days of annual leave plus 16 public holidays, about 8 working weeks and 15.4% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 220 working days per employee. It ranks 2nd of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 11 days above the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Somalia must give 40 statutory paid days off a year, 30 days of annual leave plus 10 public holidays, which is 15.4% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 2nd of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Somalia must give 40 statutory paid days off a year, 30 days of annual leave plus 10 public holidays, about 8 working weeks and 15.4% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 220 working days per employee. It ranks 2nd of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 11 days above the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Cambodia must give 39 statutory paid days off a year, 18 days of annual leave plus 21 public holidays, which is 15% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 4th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Cambodia must give 39 statutory paid days off a year, 18 days of annual leave plus 21 public holidays, about 7.8 working weeks and 15% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 221 working days per employee. It ranks 4th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 10 days above the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Zambia must give 39 statutory paid days off a year, 24 days of annual leave plus 15 public holidays, which is 15% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 4th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Zambia must give 39 statutory paid days off a year, 24 days of annual leave plus 15 public holidays, about 7.8 working weeks and 15% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 221 working days per employee. It ranks 4th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 10 days above the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Austria must give 38 statutory paid days off a year, 25 days of annual leave plus 13 public holidays, which is 14.6% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 6th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Austria must give 38 statutory paid days off a year, 25 days of annual leave plus 13 public holidays, about 7.6 working weeks and 14.6% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 222 working days per employee. It ranks 6th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 9 days above the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Malta must give 38 statutory paid days off a year, 24 days of annual leave plus 14 public holidays, which is 14.6% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 6th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Malta must give 38 statutory paid days off a year, 24 days of annual leave plus 14 public holidays, about 7.6 working weeks and 14.6% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 222 working days per employee. It ranks 6th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 9 days above the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Peru must give 38 statutory paid days off a year, 22 days of annual leave plus 16 public holidays, which is 14.6% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 6th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Peru must give 38 statutory paid days off a year, 22 days of annual leave plus 16 public holidays, about 7.6 working weeks and 14.6% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 222 working days per employee. It ranks 6th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 9 days above the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Yemen must give 38 statutory paid days off a year, 22 days of annual leave plus 16 public holidays, which is 14.6% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 6th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Yemen must give 38 statutory paid days off a year, 22 days of annual leave plus 16 public holidays, about 7.6 working weeks and 14.6% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 222 working days per employee. It ranks 6th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 9 days above the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Azerbaijan must give 37 statutory paid days off a year, 15 days of annual leave plus 22 public holidays, which is 14.2% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 10th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Azerbaijan must give 37 statutory paid days off a year, 15 days of annual leave plus 22 public holidays, about 7.4 working weeks and 14.2% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 223 working days per employee. It ranks 10th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 8 days above the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Bahrain must give 37 statutory paid days off a year, 22 days of annual leave plus 15 public holidays, which is 14.2% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 10th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Bahrain must give 37 statutory paid days off a year, 22 days of annual leave plus 15 public holidays, about 7.4 working weeks and 14.2% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 223 working days per employee. It ranks 10th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 8 days above the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Luxembourg must give 37 statutory paid days off a year, 26 days of annual leave plus 11 public holidays, which is 14.2% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 10th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Luxembourg must give 37 statutory paid days off a year, 26 days of annual leave plus 11 public holidays, about 7.4 working weeks and 14.2% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 223 working days per employee. It ranks 10th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 8 days above the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Monaco must give 37 statutory paid days off a year, 25 days of annual leave plus 12 public holidays, which is 14.2% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 10th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Monaco must give 37 statutory paid days off a year, 25 days of annual leave plus 12 public holidays, about 7.4 working weeks and 14.2% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 223 working days per employee. It ranks 10th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 8 days above the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in New Caledonia must give 37 statutory paid days off a year, 25 days of annual leave plus 12 public holidays, which is 14.2% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 10th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in New Caledonia must give 37 statutory paid days off a year, 25 days of annual leave plus 12 public holidays, about 7.4 working weeks and 14.2% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 223 working days per employee. It ranks 10th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 8 days above the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Romania must give 37 statutory paid days off a year, 20 days of annual leave plus 17 public holidays, which is 14.2% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 10th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Romania must give 37 statutory paid days off a year, 20 days of annual leave plus 17 public holidays, about 7.4 working weeks and 14.2% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 223 working days per employee. It ranks 10th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 8 days above the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Albania must give 36 statutory paid days off a year, 22 days of annual leave plus 14 public holidays, which is 13.8% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 16th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Albania must give 36 statutory paid days off a year, 22 days of annual leave plus 14 public holidays, about 7.2 working weeks and 13.8% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 224 working days per employee. It ranks 16th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 7 days above the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Algeria must give 36 statutory paid days off a year, 22 days of annual leave plus 14 public holidays, which is 13.8% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 16th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Algeria must give 36 statutory paid days off a year, 22 days of annual leave plus 14 public holidays, about 7.2 working weeks and 13.8% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 224 working days per employee. It ranks 16th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 7 days above the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Andorra must give 36 statutory paid days off a year, 22 days of annual leave plus 14 public holidays, which is 13.8% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 16th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Andorra must give 36 statutory paid days off a year, 22 days of annual leave plus 14 public holidays, about 7.2 working weeks and 13.8% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 224 working days per employee. It ranks 16th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 7 days above the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Egypt must give 36 statutory paid days off a year, 15 days of annual leave plus 21 public holidays, which is 13.8% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 16th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Egypt must give 36 statutory paid days off a year, 15 days of annual leave plus 21 public holidays, about 7.2 working weeks and 13.8% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 224 working days per employee. It ranks 16th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 7 days above the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Libya must give 36 statutory paid days off a year, 22 days of annual leave plus 14 public holidays, which is 13.8% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 16th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Libya must give 36 statutory paid days off a year, 22 days of annual leave plus 14 public holidays, about 7.2 working weeks and 13.8% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 224 working days per employee. It ranks 16th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 7 days above the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Liechtenstein must give 36 statutory paid days off a year, 20 days of annual leave plus 16 public holidays, which is 13.8% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 16th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Liechtenstein must give 36 statutory paid days off a year, 20 days of annual leave plus 16 public holidays, about 7.2 working weeks and 13.8% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 224 working days per employee. It ranks 16th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 7 days above the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Lithuania must give 36 statutory paid days off a year, 20 days of annual leave plus 16 public holidays, which is 13.8% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 16th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Lithuania must give 36 statutory paid days off a year, 20 days of annual leave plus 16 public holidays, about 7.2 working weeks and 13.8% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 224 working days per employee. It ranks 16th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 7 days above the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Zimbabwe must give 36 statutory paid days off a year, 22 days of annual leave plus 14 public holidays, which is 13.8% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 16th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Zimbabwe must give 36 statutory paid days off a year, 22 days of annual leave plus 14 public holidays, about 7.2 working weeks and 13.8% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 224 working days per employee. It ranks 16th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 7 days above the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in the Comoros must give 35 statutory paid days off a year, 22 days of annual leave plus 13 public holidays, which is 13.5% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 24th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in the Comoros must give 35 statutory paid days off a year, 22 days of annual leave plus 13 public holidays, about 7 working weeks and 13.5% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 225 working days per employee. It ranks 24th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 6 days above the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Cyprus must give 35 statutory paid days off a year, 20 days of annual leave plus 15 public holidays, which is 13.5% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 24th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Cyprus must give 35 statutory paid days off a year, 20 days of annual leave plus 15 public holidays, about 7 working weeks and 13.5% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 225 working days per employee. It ranks 24th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 6 days above the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Denmark must give 35 statutory paid days off a year, 25 days of annual leave plus 10 public holidays, which is 13.5% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 24th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Denmark must give 35 statutory paid days off a year, 25 days of annual leave plus 10 public holidays, about 7 working weeks and 13.5% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 225 working days per employee. It ranks 24th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 6 days above the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Mauritius must give 35 statutory paid days off a year, 20 days of annual leave plus 15 public holidays, which is 13.5% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 24th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Mauritius must give 35 statutory paid days off a year, 20 days of annual leave plus 15 public holidays, about 7 working weeks and 13.5% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 225 working days per employee. It ranks 24th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 6 days above the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Portugal must give 35 statutory paid days off a year, 22 days of annual leave plus 13 public holidays, which is 13.5% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 24th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Portugal must give 35 statutory paid days off a year, 22 days of annual leave plus 13 public holidays, about 7 working weeks and 13.5% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 225 working days per employee. It ranks 24th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 6 days above the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in the Seychelles must give 35 statutory paid days off a year, 21 days of annual leave plus 14 public holidays, which is 13.5% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 24th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in the Seychelles must give 35 statutory paid days off a year, 21 days of annual leave plus 14 public holidays, about 7 working weeks and 13.5% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 225 working days per employee. It ranks 24th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 6 days above the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Slovenia must give 35 statutory paid days off a year, 20 days of annual leave plus 15 public holidays, which is 13.5% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 24th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Slovenia must give 35 statutory paid days off a year, 20 days of annual leave plus 15 public holidays, about 7 working weeks and 13.5% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 225 working days per employee. It ranks 24th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 6 days above the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Tanzania must give 35 statutory paid days off a year, 20 days of annual leave plus 15 public holidays, which is 13.5% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 24th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Tanzania must give 35 statutory paid days off a year, 20 days of annual leave plus 15 public holidays, about 7 working weeks and 13.5% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 225 working days per employee. It ranks 24th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 6 days above the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in the United Arab Emirates must give 35 statutory paid days off a year, 22 days of annual leave plus 13 public holidays, which is 13.5% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 24th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in the United Arab Emirates must give 35 statutory paid days off a year, 22 days of annual leave plus 13 public holidays, about 7 working weeks and 13.5% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 225 working days per employee. It ranks 24th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 6 days above the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Angola must give 34 statutory paid days off a year, 22 days of annual leave plus 12 public holidays, which is 13.1% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 33rd of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Angola must give 34 statutory paid days off a year, 22 days of annual leave plus 12 public holidays, about 6.8 working weeks and 13.1% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 226 working days per employee. It ranks 33rd of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 5 days above the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Benin must give 34 statutory paid days off a year, 20 days of annual leave plus 14 public holidays, which is 13.1% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 33rd of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Benin must give 34 statutory paid days off a year, 20 days of annual leave plus 14 public holidays, about 6.8 working weeks and 13.1% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 226 working days per employee. It ranks 33rd of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 5 days above the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Bulgaria must give 34 statutory paid days off a year, 20 days of annual leave plus 14 public holidays, which is 13.1% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 33rd of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Bulgaria must give 34 statutory paid days off a year, 20 days of annual leave plus 14 public holidays, about 6.8 working weeks and 13.1% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 226 working days per employee. It ranks 33rd of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 5 days above the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Croatia must give 34 statutory paid days off a year, 20 days of annual leave plus 14 public holidays, which is 13.1% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 33rd of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Croatia must give 34 statutory paid days off a year, 20 days of annual leave plus 14 public holidays, about 6.8 working weeks and 13.1% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 226 working days per employee. It ranks 33rd of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 5 days above the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Madagascar must give 34 statutory paid days off a year, 22 days of annual leave plus 12 public holidays, which is 13.1% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 33rd of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Madagascar must give 34 statutory paid days off a year, 22 days of annual leave plus 12 public holidays, about 6.8 working weeks and 13.1% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 226 working days per employee. It ranks 33rd of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 5 days above the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Mali must give 34 statutory paid days off a year, 22 days of annual leave plus 12 public holidays, which is 13.1% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 33rd of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Mali must give 34 statutory paid days off a year, 22 days of annual leave plus 12 public holidays, about 6.8 working weeks and 13.1% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 226 working days per employee. It ranks 33rd of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 5 days above the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Panama must give 34 statutory paid days off a year, 22 days of annual leave plus 12 public holidays, which is 13.1% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 33rd of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Panama must give 34 statutory paid days off a year, 22 days of annual leave plus 12 public holidays, about 6.8 working weeks and 13.1% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 226 working days per employee. It ranks 33rd of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 5 days above the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Poland must give 34 statutory paid days off a year, 20 days of annual leave plus 14 public holidays, which is 13.1% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 33rd of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Poland must give 34 statutory paid days off a year, 20 days of annual leave plus 14 public holidays, about 6.8 working weeks and 13.1% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 226 working days per employee. It ranks 33rd of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 5 days above the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Russia must give 34 statutory paid days off a year, 20 days of annual leave plus 14 public holidays, which is 13.1% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 33rd of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Russia must give 34 statutory paid days off a year, 20 days of annual leave plus 14 public holidays, about 6.8 working weeks and 13.1% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 226 working days per employee. It ranks 33rd of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 5 days above the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Spain must give 34 statutory paid days off a year, 22 days of annual leave plus 12 public holidays, which is 13.1% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 33rd of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Spain must give 34 statutory paid days off a year, 22 days of annual leave plus 12 public holidays, about 6.8 working weeks and 13.1% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 226 working days per employee. It ranks 33rd of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 5 days above the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Uganda must give 34 statutory paid days off a year, 21 days of annual leave plus 13 public holidays, which is 13.1% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 33rd of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Uganda must give 34 statutory paid days off a year, 21 days of annual leave plus 13 public holidays, about 6.8 working weeks and 13.1% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 226 working days per employee. It ranks 33rd of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 5 days above the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Armenia must give 33 statutory paid days off a year, 20 days of annual leave plus 13 public holidays, which is 12.7% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 44th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Armenia must give 33 statutory paid days off a year, 20 days of annual leave plus 13 public holidays, about 6.6 working weeks and 12.7% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 227 working days per employee. It ranks 44th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 4 days above the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Colombia must give 33 statutory paid days off a year, 15 days of annual leave plus 18 public holidays, which is 12.7% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 44th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Colombia must give 33 statutory paid days off a year, 15 days of annual leave plus 18 public holidays, about 6.6 working weeks and 12.7% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 227 working days per employee. It ranks 44th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 4 days above the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Czechia must give 33 statutory paid days off a year, 20 days of annual leave plus 13 public holidays, which is 12.7% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 44th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Czechia must give 33 statutory paid days off a year, 20 days of annual leave plus 13 public holidays, about 6.6 working weeks and 12.7% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 227 working days per employee. It ranks 44th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 4 days above the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Italy must give 33 statutory paid days off a year, 20 days of annual leave plus 13 public holidays, which is 12.7% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 44th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Italy must give 33 statutory paid days off a year, 20 days of annual leave plus 13 public holidays, about 6.6 working weeks and 12.7% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 227 working days per employee. It ranks 44th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 4 days above the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Latvia must give 33 statutory paid days off a year, 20 days of annual leave plus 13 public holidays, which is 12.7% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 44th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Latvia must give 33 statutory paid days off a year, 20 days of annual leave plus 13 public holidays, about 6.6 working weeks and 12.7% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 227 working days per employee. It ranks 44th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 4 days above the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Moldova must give 33 statutory paid days off a year, 20 days of annual leave plus 13 public holidays, which is 12.7% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 44th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Moldova must give 33 statutory paid days off a year, 20 days of annual leave plus 13 public holidays, about 6.6 working weeks and 12.7% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 227 working days per employee. It ranks 44th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 4 days above the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Namibia must give 33 statutory paid days off a year, 20 days of annual leave plus 13 public holidays, which is 12.7% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 44th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Namibia must give 33 statutory paid days off a year, 20 days of annual leave plus 13 public holidays, about 6.6 working weeks and 12.7% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 227 working days per employee. It ranks 44th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 4 days above the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Serbia must give 33 statutory paid days off a year, 20 days of annual leave plus 13 public holidays, which is 12.7% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 44th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Serbia must give 33 statutory paid days off a year, 20 days of annual leave plus 13 public holidays, about 6.6 working weeks and 12.7% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 227 working days per employee. It ranks 44th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 4 days above the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Brazil must give 32 statutory paid days off a year, 22 days of annual leave plus 10 public holidays, which is 12.3% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 52nd of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Brazil must give 32 statutory paid days off a year, 22 days of annual leave plus 10 public holidays, about 6.4 working weeks and 12.3% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 228 working days per employee. It ranks 52nd of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 3 days above the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Christmas Island must give 32 statutory paid days off a year, 20 days of annual leave plus 12 public holidays, which is 12.3% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 52nd of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Christmas Island must give 32 statutory paid days off a year, 20 days of annual leave plus 12 public holidays, about 6.4 working weeks and 12.3% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 228 working days per employee. It ranks 52nd of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 3 days above the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Estonia must give 32 statutory paid days off a year, 20 days of annual leave plus 12 public holidays, which is 12.3% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 52nd of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Estonia must give 32 statutory paid days off a year, 20 days of annual leave plus 12 public holidays, about 6.4 working weeks and 12.3% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 228 working days per employee. It ranks 52nd of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 3 days above the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Kazakhstan must give 32 statutory paid days off a year, 18 days of annual leave plus 14 public holidays, which is 12.3% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 52nd of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Kazakhstan must give 32 statutory paid days off a year, 18 days of annual leave plus 14 public holidays, about 6.4 working weeks and 12.3% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 228 working days per employee. It ranks 52nd of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 3 days above the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Kenya must give 32 statutory paid days off a year, 21 days of annual leave plus 11 public holidays, which is 12.3% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 52nd of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Kenya must give 32 statutory paid days off a year, 21 days of annual leave plus 11 public holidays, about 6.4 working weeks and 12.3% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 228 working days per employee. It ranks 52nd of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 3 days above the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Lebanon must give 32 statutory paid days off a year, 15 days of annual leave plus 17 public holidays, which is 12.3% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 52nd of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Lebanon must give 32 statutory paid days off a year, 15 days of annual leave plus 17 public holidays, about 6.4 working weeks and 12.3% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 228 working days per employee. It ranks 52nd of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 3 days above the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in the Maldives must give 32 statutory paid days off a year, 22 days of annual leave plus 10 public holidays, which is 12.3% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 52nd of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in the Maldives must give 32 statutory paid days off a year, 22 days of annual leave plus 10 public holidays, about 6.4 working weeks and 12.3% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 228 working days per employee. It ranks 52nd of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 3 days above the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Turkmenistan must give 32 statutory paid days off a year, 22 days of annual leave plus 10 public holidays, which is 12.3% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 52nd of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Turkmenistan must give 32 statutory paid days off a year, 22 days of annual leave plus 10 public holidays, about 6.4 working weeks and 12.3% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 228 working days per employee. It ranks 52nd of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 3 days above the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in the Republic of the Congo must give 31.7 statutory paid days off a year, 21.7 days of annual leave plus 10 public holidays, which is 12.2% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 60th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in the Republic of the Congo must give 31.7 statutory paid days off a year, 21.7 days of annual leave plus 10 public holidays, about 6.3 working weeks and 12.2% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 228.3 working days per employee. It ranks 60th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 2.7 days above the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Australia must give 31 statutory paid days off a year, 20 days of annual leave plus 11 public holidays, which is 11.9% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 61st of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Australia must give 31 statutory paid days off a year, 20 days of annual leave plus 11 public holidays, about 6.2 working weeks and 11.9% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 229 working days per employee. It ranks 61st of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 2 days above the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Cape Verde must give 31 statutory paid days off a year, 22 days of annual leave plus 9 public holidays, which is 11.9% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 61st of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Cape Verde must give 31 statutory paid days off a year, 22 days of annual leave plus 9 public holidays, about 6.2 working weeks and 11.9% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 229 working days per employee. It ranks 61st of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 2 days above the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Chile must give 31 statutory paid days off a year, 15 days of annual leave plus 16 public holidays, which is 11.9% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 61st of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Chile must give 31 statutory paid days off a year, 15 days of annual leave plus 16 public holidays, about 6.2 working weeks and 11.9% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 229 working days per employee. It ranks 61st of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 2 days above the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Cuba must give 31 statutory paid days off a year, 22 days of annual leave plus 9 public holidays, which is 11.9% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 61st of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Cuba must give 31 statutory paid days off a year, 22 days of annual leave plus 9 public holidays, about 6.2 working weeks and 11.9% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 229 working days per employee. It ranks 61st of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 2 days above the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Hungary must give 31 statutory paid days off a year, 20 days of annual leave plus 11 public holidays, which is 11.9% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 61st of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Hungary must give 31 statutory paid days off a year, 20 days of annual leave plus 11 public holidays, about 6.2 working weeks and 11.9% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 229 working days per employee. It ranks 61st of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 2 days above the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Mongolia must give 31 statutory paid days off a year, 15 days of annual leave plus 16 public holidays, which is 11.9% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 61st of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Mongolia must give 31 statutory paid days off a year, 15 days of annual leave plus 16 public holidays, about 6.2 working weeks and 11.9% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 229 working days per employee. It ranks 61st of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 2 days above the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Mozambique must give 31 statutory paid days off a year, 22 days of annual leave plus 9 public holidays, which is 11.9% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 61st of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Mozambique must give 31 statutory paid days off a year, 22 days of annual leave plus 9 public holidays, about 6.2 working weeks and 11.9% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 229 working days per employee. It ranks 61st of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 2 days above the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in New Zealand must give 31 statutory paid days off a year, 20 days of annual leave plus 11 public holidays, which is 11.9% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 61st of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in New Zealand must give 31 statutory paid days off a year, 20 days of annual leave plus 11 public holidays, about 6.2 working weeks and 11.9% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 229 working days per employee. It ranks 61st of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 2 days above the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Slovakia must give 31 statutory paid days off a year, 20 days of annual leave plus 11 public holidays, which is 11.9% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 61st of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Slovakia must give 31 statutory paid days off a year, 20 days of annual leave plus 11 public holidays, about 6.2 working weeks and 11.9% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 229 working days per employee. It ranks 61st of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 2 days above the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Belgium must give 30 statutory paid days off a year, 20 days of annual leave plus 10 public holidays, which is 11.5% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 70th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Belgium must give 30 statutory paid days off a year, 20 days of annual leave plus 10 public holidays, about 6 working weeks and 11.5% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 230 working days per employee. It ranks 70th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 1 days above the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Ireland must give 30 statutory paid days off a year, 20 days of annual leave plus 10 public holidays, which is 11.5% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 70th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Ireland must give 30 statutory paid days off a year, 20 days of annual leave plus 10 public holidays, about 6 working weeks and 11.5% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 230 working days per employee. It ranks 70th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 1 days above the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Montenegro must give 30 statutory paid days off a year, 20 days of annual leave plus 10 public holidays, which is 11.5% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 70th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Montenegro must give 30 statutory paid days off a year, 20 days of annual leave plus 10 public holidays, about 6 working weeks and 11.5% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 230 working days per employee. It ranks 70th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 1 days above the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Rwanda must give 30 statutory paid days off a year, 18 days of annual leave plus 12 public holidays, which is 11.5% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 70th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Rwanda must give 30 statutory paid days off a year, 18 days of annual leave plus 12 public holidays, about 6 working weeks and 11.5% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 230 working days per employee. It ranks 70th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 1 days above the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Anguilla must give 29 statutory paid days off a year, 15 days of annual leave plus 14 public holidays, which is 11.2% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 74th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Anguilla must give 29 statutory paid days off a year, 15 days of annual leave plus 14 public holidays, about 5.8 working weeks and 11.2% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 231 working days per employee. It ranks 74th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That sits exactly on the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Germany must give 29 statutory paid days off a year, 20 days of annual leave plus 9 public holidays, which is 11.2% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 74th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Germany must give 29 statutory paid days off a year, 20 days of annual leave plus 9 public holidays, about 5.8 working weeks and 11.2% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 231 working days per employee. It ranks 74th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That sits exactly on the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Ghana must give 29 statutory paid days off a year, 15 days of annual leave plus 14 public holidays, which is 11.2% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 74th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Ghana must give 29 statutory paid days off a year, 15 days of annual leave plus 14 public holidays, about 5.8 working weeks and 11.2% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 231 working days per employee. It ranks 74th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That sits exactly on the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Greece must give 29 statutory paid days off a year, 20 days of annual leave plus 9 public holidays, which is 11.2% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 74th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Greece must give 29 statutory paid days off a year, 20 days of annual leave plus 9 public holidays, about 5.8 working weeks and 11.2% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 231 working days per employee. It ranks 74th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That sits exactly on the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in India must give 29 statutory paid days off a year, 12 days of annual leave plus 17 public holidays, which is 11.2% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 74th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in India must give 29 statutory paid days off a year, 12 days of annual leave plus 17 public holidays, about 5.8 working weeks and 11.2% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 231 working days per employee. It ranks 74th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That sits exactly on the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Indonesia must give 29 statutory paid days off a year, 12 days of annual leave plus 17 public holidays, which is 11.2% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 74th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Indonesia must give 29 statutory paid days off a year, 12 days of annual leave plus 17 public holidays, about 5.8 working weeks and 11.2% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 231 working days per employee. It ranks 74th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That sits exactly on the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Switzerland must give 29 statutory paid days off a year, 20 days of annual leave plus 9 public holidays, which is 11.2% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 74th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Switzerland must give 29 statutory paid days off a year, 20 days of annual leave plus 9 public holidays, about 5.8 working weeks and 11.2% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 231 working days per employee. It ranks 74th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That sits exactly on the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Vanuatu must give 29 statutory paid days off a year, 15 days of annual leave plus 14 public holidays, which is 11.2% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 74th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Vanuatu must give 29 statutory paid days off a year, 15 days of annual leave plus 14 public holidays, about 5.8 working weeks and 11.2% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 231 working days per employee. It ranks 74th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That sits exactly on the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Venezuela must give 29 statutory paid days off a year, 15 days of annual leave plus 14 public holidays, which is 11.2% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 74th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Venezuela must give 29 statutory paid days off a year, 15 days of annual leave plus 14 public holidays, about 5.8 working weeks and 11.2% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 231 working days per employee. It ranks 74th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That sits exactly on the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Belarus must give 28 statutory paid days off a year, 18 days of annual leave plus 10 public holidays, which is 10.8% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 83rd of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Belarus must give 28 statutory paid days off a year, 18 days of annual leave plus 10 public holidays, about 5.6 working weeks and 10.8% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 232 working days per employee. It ranks 83rd of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 1 days below the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Botswana must give 28 statutory paid days off a year, 15 days of annual leave plus 13 public holidays, which is 10.8% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 83rd of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Botswana must give 28 statutory paid days off a year, 15 days of annual leave plus 13 public holidays, about 5.6 working weeks and 10.8% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 232 working days per employee. It ranks 83rd of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 1 days below the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Ethiopia must give 28 statutory paid days off a year, 16 days of annual leave plus 12 public holidays, which is 10.8% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 83rd of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Ethiopia must give 28 statutory paid days off a year, 16 days of annual leave plus 12 public holidays, about 5.6 working weeks and 10.8% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 232 working days per employee. It ranks 83rd of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 1 days below the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in the United Kingdom must give 28 statutory paid days off a year, all of it annual leave, and the law lets them count the 8 public holidays within it. That is 10.8% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 83rd of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in the United Kingdom must give 28 statutory paid days off a year, all of it annual leave, and can count the 8 public holidays within it, about 5.6 working weeks and 10.8% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 232 working days per employee. It ranks 83rd of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 1 days below the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Barbados must give 27 statutory paid days off a year, 15 days of annual leave plus 12 public holidays, which is 10.4% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 87th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Barbados must give 27 statutory paid days off a year, 15 days of annual leave plus 12 public holidays, about 5.4 working weeks and 10.4% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 233 working days per employee. It ranks 87th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 2 days below the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Eswatini must give 27 statutory paid days off a year, 14 days of annual leave plus 13 public holidays, which is 10.4% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 87th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Eswatini must give 27 statutory paid days off a year, 14 days of annual leave plus 13 public holidays, about 5.4 working weeks and 10.4% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 233 working days per employee. It ranks 87th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 2 days below the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Gibraltar must give 27 statutory paid days off a year, 15 days of annual leave plus 12 public holidays, which is 10.4% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 87th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Gibraltar must give 27 statutory paid days off a year, 15 days of annual leave plus 12 public holidays, about 5.4 working weeks and 10.4% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 233 working days per employee. It ranks 87th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 2 days below the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Guyana must give 27 statutory paid days off a year, 12 days of annual leave plus 15 public holidays, which is 10.4% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 87th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Guyana must give 27 statutory paid days off a year, 12 days of annual leave plus 15 public holidays, about 5.4 working weeks and 10.4% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 233 working days per employee. It ranks 87th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 2 days below the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Malawi must give 27 statutory paid days off a year, 15 days of annual leave plus 12 public holidays, which is 10.4% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 87th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Malawi must give 27 statutory paid days off a year, 15 days of annual leave plus 12 public holidays, about 5.4 working weeks and 10.4% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 233 working days per employee. It ranks 87th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 2 days below the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in South Africa must give 27 statutory paid days off a year, 15 days of annual leave plus 12 public holidays, which is 10.4% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 87th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in South Africa must give 27 statutory paid days off a year, 15 days of annual leave plus 12 public holidays, about 5.4 working weeks and 10.4% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 233 working days per employee. It ranks 87th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 2 days below the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Timor-Leste must give 27 statutory paid days off a year, 12 days of annual leave plus 15 public holidays, which is 10.4% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 87th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Timor-Leste must give 27 statutory paid days off a year, 12 days of annual leave plus 15 public holidays, about 5.4 working weeks and 10.4% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 233 working days per employee. It ranks 87th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 2 days below the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Argentina must give 26 statutory paid days off a year, 10 days of annual leave plus 16 public holidays, which is 10% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 94th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Argentina must give 26 statutory paid days off a year, 10 days of annual leave plus 16 public holidays, about 5.2 working weeks and 10% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 234 working days per employee. It ranks 94th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 3 days below the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Aruba must give 26 statutory paid days off a year, 15 days of annual leave plus 11 public holidays, which is 10% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 94th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Aruba must give 26 statutory paid days off a year, 15 days of annual leave plus 11 public holidays, about 5.2 working weeks and 10% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 234 working days per employee. It ranks 94th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 3 days below the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Bolivia must give 26 statutory paid days off a year, 15 days of annual leave plus 11 public holidays, which is 10% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 94th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Bolivia must give 26 statutory paid days off a year, 15 days of annual leave plus 11 public holidays, about 5.2 working weeks and 10% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 234 working days per employee. It ranks 94th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 3 days below the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in the Dominican Republic must give 26 statutory paid days off a year, 14 days of annual leave plus 12 public holidays, which is 10% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 94th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in the Dominican Republic must give 26 statutory paid days off a year, 14 days of annual leave plus 12 public holidays, about 5.2 working weeks and 10% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 234 working days per employee. It ranks 94th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 3 days below the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in France must give 26 statutory paid days off a year: 25 days of annual leave plus 1 public holiday the law requires as paid; the other 10 public holidays are not required as paid days off. That is 10% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 94th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in France must give 26 statutory paid days off a year, 25 days of annual leave plus 1 public holiday the law requires as paid, about 5.2 working weeks and 10% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 234 working days per employee. It ranks 94th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 3 days below the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in French Guiana must give 26 statutory paid days off a year: 25 days of annual leave plus 1 public holiday the law requires as paid; the other 11 public holidays are not required as paid days off. That is 10% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 94th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in French Guiana must give 26 statutory paid days off a year, 25 days of annual leave plus 1 public holiday the law requires as paid, about 5.2 working weeks and 10% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 234 working days per employee. It ranks 94th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 3 days below the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in French Polynesia must give 26 statutory paid days off a year: 25 days of annual leave plus 1 public holiday the law requires as paid; the other 13 public holidays are not required as paid days off. That is 10% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 94th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in French Polynesia must give 26 statutory paid days off a year, 25 days of annual leave plus 1 public holiday the law requires as paid, about 5.2 working weeks and 10% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 234 working days per employee. It ranks 94th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 3 days below the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Guatemala must give 26 statutory paid days off a year, 15 days of annual leave plus 11 public holidays, which is 10% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 94th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Guatemala must give 26 statutory paid days off a year, 15 days of annual leave plus 11 public holidays, about 5.2 working weeks and 10% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 234 working days per employee. It ranks 94th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 3 days below the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Japan must give 26 statutory paid days off a year, 10 days of annual leave plus 16 public holidays, which is 10% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 94th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Japan must give 26 statutory paid days off a year, 10 days of annual leave plus 16 public holidays, about 5.2 working weeks and 10% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 234 working days per employee. It ranks 94th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 3 days below the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Martinique must give 26 statutory paid days off a year: 25 days of annual leave plus 1 public holiday the law requires as paid; the other 11 public holidays are not required as paid days off. That is 10% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 94th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Martinique must give 26 statutory paid days off a year, 25 days of annual leave plus 1 public holiday the law requires as paid, about 5.2 working weeks and 10% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 234 working days per employee. It ranks 94th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 3 days below the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Saint Kitts and Nevis must give 26 statutory paid days off a year, 14 days of annual leave plus 12 public holidays, which is 10% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 94th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Saint Kitts and Nevis must give 26 statutory paid days off a year, 14 days of annual leave plus 12 public holidays, about 5.2 working weeks and 10% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 234 working days per employee. It ranks 94th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 3 days below the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Cameroon must give 25 statutory paid days off a year, 15 days of annual leave plus 10 public holidays, which is 9.6% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 105th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Cameroon must give 25 statutory paid days off a year, 15 days of annual leave plus 10 public holidays, about 5 working weeks and 9.6% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 235 working days per employee. It ranks 105th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 4 days below the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Paraguay must give 25 statutory paid days off a year, 12 days of annual leave plus 13 public holidays, which is 9.6% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 105th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Paraguay must give 25 statutory paid days off a year, 12 days of annual leave plus 13 public holidays, about 5 working weeks and 9.6% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 235 working days per employee. It ranks 105th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 4 days below the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Qatar must give 25 statutory paid days off a year, 15 days of annual leave plus 10 public holidays, which is 9.6% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 105th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Qatar must give 25 statutory paid days off a year, 15 days of annual leave plus 10 public holidays, about 5 working weeks and 9.6% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 235 working days per employee. It ranks 105th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 4 days below the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Sweden must give 25 statutory paid days off a year, all of it annual leave; the law does not require them to give the 13 public holidays as paid days off. That is 9.6% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 105th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Sweden must give 25 statutory paid days off a year, all of it annual leave; the law does not require it to give the 13 public holidays as paid days off, about 5 working weeks and 9.6% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 235 working days per employee. It ranks 105th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 4 days below the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Uruguay must give 25 statutory paid days off a year, 20 days of annual leave plus 5 public holidays, which is 9.6% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 105th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Uruguay must give 25 statutory paid days off a year, 20 days of annual leave plus 5 public holidays, about 5 working weeks and 9.6% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 235 working days per employee. It ranks 105th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 4 days below the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Belize must give 24 statutory paid days off a year, 10 days of annual leave plus 14 public holidays, which is 9.2% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 110th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Belize must give 24 statutory paid days off a year, 10 days of annual leave plus 14 public holidays, about 4.8 working weeks and 9.2% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 236 working days per employee. It ranks 110th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 5 days below the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Grenada must give 24 statutory paid days off a year, 10 days of annual leave plus 14 public holidays, which is 9.2% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 110th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Grenada must give 24 statutory paid days off a year, 10 days of annual leave plus 14 public holidays, about 4.8 working weeks and 9.2% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 236 working days per employee. It ranks 110th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 5 days below the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Ivory Coast must give 24 statutory paid days off a year: 22 days of annual leave plus 2 public holidays the law requires as paid; the other 12 public holidays are not required as paid days off. That is 9.2% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 110th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Ivory Coast must give 24 statutory paid days off a year, 22 days of annual leave plus 2 public holidays the law requires as paid, about 4.8 working weeks and 9.2% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 236 working days per employee. It ranks 110th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 5 days below the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Jersey must give 24 statutory paid days off a year, 15 days of annual leave plus 9 public holidays, which is 9.2% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 110th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Jersey must give 24 statutory paid days off a year, 15 days of annual leave plus 9 public holidays, about 4.8 working weeks and 9.2% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 236 working days per employee. It ranks 110th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 5 days below the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Saudi Arabia must give 24 statutory paid days off a year, 15 days of annual leave plus 9 public holidays, which is 9.2% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 110th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Saudi Arabia must give 24 statutory paid days off a year, 15 days of annual leave plus 9 public holidays, about 4.8 working weeks and 9.2% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 236 working days per employee. It ranks 110th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 5 days below the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in the Solomon Islands must give 24 statutory paid days off a year, 15 days of annual leave plus 9 public holidays, which is 9.2% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 110th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in the Solomon Islands must give 24 statutory paid days off a year, 15 days of annual leave plus 9 public holidays, about 4.8 working weeks and 9.2% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 236 working days per employee. It ranks 110th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 5 days below the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Vietnam must give 24 statutory paid days off a year, 12 days of annual leave plus 12 public holidays, which is 9.2% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 110th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Vietnam must give 24 statutory paid days off a year, 12 days of annual leave plus 12 public holidays, about 4.8 working weeks and 9.2% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 236 working days per employee. It ranks 110th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 5 days below the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Antigua and Barbuda must give 23 statutory paid days off a year, 12 days of annual leave plus 11 public holidays, which is 8.8% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 117th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Antigua and Barbuda must give 23 statutory paid days off a year, 12 days of annual leave plus 11 public holidays, about 4.6 working weeks and 8.8% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 237 working days per employee. It ranks 117th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 6 days below the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Lesotho must give 23 statutory paid days off a year, 12 days of annual leave plus 11 public holidays, which is 8.8% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 117th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Lesotho must give 23 statutory paid days off a year, 12 days of annual leave plus 11 public holidays, about 4.6 working weeks and 8.8% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 237 working days per employee. It ranks 117th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 6 days below the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Mauritania must give 23 statutory paid days off a year, 15 days of annual leave plus 8 public holidays, which is 8.8% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 117th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Mauritania must give 23 statutory paid days off a year, 15 days of annual leave plus 8 public holidays, about 4.6 working weeks and 8.8% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 237 working days per employee. It ranks 117th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 6 days below the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Norway must give 23 statutory paid days off a year: 21 days of annual leave plus 2 public holidays the law requires as paid; the other 10 public holidays are not required as paid days off. That is 8.8% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 117th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Norway must give 23 statutory paid days off a year, 21 days of annual leave plus 2 public holidays the law requires as paid, about 4.6 working weeks and 8.8% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 237 working days per employee. It ranks 117th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 6 days below the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Tuvalu must give 23 statutory paid days off a year, 12 days of annual leave plus 11 public holidays, which is 8.8% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 117th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Tuvalu must give 23 statutory paid days off a year, 12 days of annual leave plus 11 public holidays, about 4.6 working weeks and 8.8% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 237 working days per employee. It ranks 117th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 6 days below the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in the Cayman Islands must give 22 statutory paid days off a year, 10 days of annual leave plus 12 public holidays, which is 8.5% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 122nd of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in the Cayman Islands must give 22 statutory paid days off a year, 10 days of annual leave plus 12 public holidays, about 4.4 working weeks and 8.5% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 238 working days per employee. It ranks 122nd of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 7 days below the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Dominica must give 22 statutory paid days off a year, 10 days of annual leave plus 12 public holidays, which is 8.5% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 122nd of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Dominica must give 22 statutory paid days off a year, 10 days of annual leave plus 12 public holidays, about 4.4 working weeks and 8.5% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 238 working days per employee. It ranks 122nd of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 7 days below the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in DR Congo must give 22 statutory paid days off a year, 12 days of annual leave plus 10 public holidays, which is 8.5% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 122nd of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in DR Congo must give 22 statutory paid days off a year, 12 days of annual leave plus 10 public holidays, about 4.4 working weeks and 8.5% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 238 working days per employee. It ranks 122nd of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 7 days below the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Ecuador must give 22 statutory paid days off a year, 11 days of annual leave plus 11 public holidays, which is 8.5% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 122nd of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Ecuador must give 22 statutory paid days off a year, 11 days of annual leave plus 11 public holidays, about 4.4 working weeks and 8.5% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 238 working days per employee. It ranks 122nd of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 7 days below the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in El Salvador must give 22 statutory paid days off a year, 11 days of annual leave plus 11 public holidays, which is 8.5% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 122nd of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in El Salvador must give 22 statutory paid days off a year, 11 days of annual leave plus 11 public holidays, about 4.4 working weeks and 8.5% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 238 working days per employee. It ranks 122nd of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 7 days below the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Hong Kong must give 22 statutory paid days off a year, 7 days of annual leave plus 15 public holidays, which is 8.5% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 122nd of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Hong Kong must give 22 statutory paid days off a year, 7 days of annual leave plus 15 public holidays, about 4.4 working weeks and 8.5% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 238 working days per employee. It ranks 122nd of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 7 days below the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Uzbekistan must give 21.5 statutory paid days off a year, 12.5 days of annual leave plus 9 public holidays, which is 8.3% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 128th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Uzbekistan must give 21.5 statutory paid days off a year, 12.5 days of annual leave plus 9 public holidays, about 4.3 working weeks and 8.3% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 238.5 working days per employee. It ranks 128th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 7.5 days below the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in the Bahamas must give 21 statutory paid days off a year, 10 days of annual leave plus 11 public holidays, which is 8.1% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 129th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in the Bahamas must give 21 statutory paid days off a year, 10 days of annual leave plus 11 public holidays, about 4.2 working weeks and 8.1% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 239 working days per employee. It ranks 129th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 8 days below the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in the Cook Islands must give 21 statutory paid days off a year, 10 days of annual leave plus 11 public holidays, which is 8.1% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 129th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in the Cook Islands must give 21 statutory paid days off a year, 10 days of annual leave plus 11 public holidays, about 4.2 working weeks and 8.1% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 239 working days per employee. It ranks 129th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 8 days below the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Fiji must give 21 statutory paid days off a year, 10 days of annual leave plus 11 public holidays, which is 8.1% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 129th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Fiji must give 21 statutory paid days off a year, 10 days of annual leave plus 11 public holidays, about 4.2 working weeks and 8.1% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 239 working days per employee. It ranks 129th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 8 days below the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Honduras must give 21 statutory paid days off a year, 10 days of annual leave plus 11 public holidays, which is 8.1% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 129th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Honduras must give 21 statutory paid days off a year, 10 days of annual leave plus 11 public holidays, about 4.2 working weeks and 8.1% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 239 working days per employee. It ranks 129th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 8 days below the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Samoa must give 21 statutory paid days off a year, 10 days of annual leave plus 11 public holidays, which is 8.1% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 129th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Samoa must give 21 statutory paid days off a year, 10 days of annual leave plus 11 public holidays, about 4.2 working weeks and 8.1% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 239 working days per employee. It ranks 129th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 8 days below the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Bermuda must give 20 statutory paid days off a year, 10 days of annual leave plus 10 public holidays, which is 7.7% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 134th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Bermuda must give 20 statutory paid days off a year, 10 days of annual leave plus 10 public holidays, about 4 working weeks and 7.7% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 240 working days per employee. It ranks 134th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 9 days below the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Finland must give 20 statutory paid days off a year, all of it annual leave; the law does not require them to give the 11 public holidays as paid days off. That is 7.7% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 134th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Finland must give 20 statutory paid days off a year, all of it annual leave; the law does not require it to give the 11 public holidays as paid days off, about 4 working weeks and 7.7% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 240 working days per employee. It ranks 134th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 9 days below the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Isle of Man must give 20 statutory paid days off a year, all of it annual leave, and the law lets them count the 10 public holidays within it. That is 7.7% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 134th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Isle of Man must give 20 statutory paid days off a year, all of it annual leave, and can count the 10 public holidays within it, about 4 working weeks and 7.7% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 240 working days per employee. It ranks 134th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 9 days below the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in the Netherlands must give 20 statutory paid days off a year, all of it annual leave; the law does not require them to give the 11 public holidays as paid days off. That is 7.7% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 134th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in the Netherlands must give 20 statutory paid days off a year, all of it annual leave; the law does not require it to give the 11 public holidays as paid days off, about 4 working weeks and 7.7% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 240 working days per employee. It ranks 134th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 9 days below the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Canada must give 19 statutory paid days off a year, 10 days of annual leave plus 9 public holidays, which is 7.3% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 138th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Canada must give 19 statutory paid days off a year, 10 days of annual leave plus 9 public holidays, about 3.8 working weeks and 7.3% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 241 working days per employee. It ranks 138th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 10 days below the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Costa Rica must give 19 statutory paid days off a year: 10 days of annual leave plus 9 public holidays the law requires as paid; the other 3 public holidays are not required as paid days off. That is 7.3% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 138th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Costa Rica must give 19 statutory paid days off a year, 10 days of annual leave plus 9 public holidays the law requires as paid, about 3.8 working weeks and 7.3% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 241 working days per employee. It ranks 138th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 10 days below the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Malaysia must give 19 statutory paid days off a year, 8 days of annual leave plus 11 public holidays, which is 7.3% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 138th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Malaysia must give 19 statutory paid days off a year, 8 days of annual leave plus 11 public holidays, about 3.8 working weeks and 7.3% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 241 working days per employee. It ranks 138th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 10 days below the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Mexico must give 19 statutory paid days off a year, 12 days of annual leave plus 7 public holidays, which is 7.3% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 138th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Mexico must give 19 statutory paid days off a year, 12 days of annual leave plus 7 public holidays, about 3.8 working weeks and 7.3% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 241 working days per employee. It ranks 138th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 10 days below the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Papua New Guinea must give 19 statutory paid days off a year, 10 days of annual leave plus 9 public holidays, which is 7.3% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 138th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Papua New Guinea must give 19 statutory paid days off a year, 10 days of annual leave plus 9 public holidays, about 3.8 working weeks and 7.3% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 241 working days per employee. It ranks 138th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 10 days below the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Taiwan must give 19 statutory paid days off a year, 3 days of annual leave plus 16 public holidays, which is 7.3% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 138th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Taiwan must give 19 statutory paid days off a year, 3 days of annual leave plus 16 public holidays, about 3.8 working weeks and 7.3% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 241 working days per employee. It ranks 138th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 10 days below the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Thailand must give 19 statutory paid days off a year, 6 days of annual leave plus 13 public holidays, which is 7.3% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 138th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Thailand must give 19 statutory paid days off a year, 6 days of annual leave plus 13 public holidays, about 3.8 working weeks and 7.3% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 241 working days per employee. It ranks 138th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 10 days below the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in China must give 18 statutory paid days off a year, 5 days of annual leave plus 13 public holidays, which is 6.9% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 145th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in China must give 18 statutory paid days off a year, 5 days of annual leave plus 13 public holidays, about 3.6 working weeks and 6.9% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 242 working days per employee. It ranks 145th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 11 days below the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Singapore must give 18 statutory paid days off a year, 7 days of annual leave plus 11 public holidays, which is 6.9% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 145th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Singapore must give 18 statutory paid days off a year, 7 days of annual leave plus 11 public holidays, about 3.6 working weeks and 6.9% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 242 working days per employee. It ranks 145th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 11 days below the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Nigeria must give 17 statutory paid days off a year, 6 days of annual leave plus 11 public holidays, which is 6.5% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 147th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Nigeria must give 17 statutory paid days off a year, 6 days of annual leave plus 11 public holidays, about 3.4 working weeks and 6.5% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 243 working days per employee. It ranks 147th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 12 days below the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in the Philippines must give 17 statutory paid days off a year, 5 days of annual leave plus 12 public holidays, which is 6.5% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 147th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in the Philippines must give 17 statutory paid days off a year, 5 days of annual leave plus 12 public holidays, about 3.4 working weeks and 6.5% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 243 working days per employee. It ranks 147th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 12 days below the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

Employers in Macau must give 16 statutory paid days off a year, 6 days of annual leave plus 10 public holidays, which is 6.2% of the 260-day working year and ranks the country 149th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

An employer hiring in Macau must give 16 statutory paid days off a year, 6 days of annual leave plus 10 public holidays, about 3.2 working weeks and 6.2% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 244 working days per employee. It ranks 149th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 13 days below the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.

The United States sets no statutory minimum paid annual leave and does not require employers to give its 11 public holidays as paid days off, so all paid time off there is the employer's own policy. That gives it 0 statutory paid days off a year and ranks the country 150th of 150 for statutory paid time off.

The United States sets no statutory minimum paid annual leave and does not require employers to give its 11 public holidays as paid days off, so an employer hiring there decides all paid time off itself. That is 0 statutory paid days off, about 0 working weeks and 0% of a 260-day working year, which leaves 260 working days per employee. It ranks 150th of 150 countries in the Global Paid Time Off Index 2026. That is 29 days below the median of the ranked set. These are statutory minimums, and most offers add days above the minimum.