Czech Republic
Czech Republic guarantees 4 wks (20 working days) paid leave/year (Act 262/2006 §213). Maternity 28 wks (37 if twins). Parental until child’s 3rd year. Sick: 14 days employer (60-72%), then OSSZ 60%.
Annual paid leave
Act 262/2006 §213Act 262/2006 §213: 4 wks minimum, 5 wks in public sector. Heuristic 0.5 day accrued per 40h worked. Carry-over to Type Duration Pay Conditions Private 20 j 100% Zákoník práce Public 25 j 100% — Hardship +1 sem 100% §215
Public holidays
13 holidays13 holidays. If Saturday/Sunday, no automatic recovery. Working a holiday = 100% premium.
| Day | Date | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ledna | Den obnovy | Tous | — |
| Mar-April | Velikonoční pondělí | Tous | Easter Mon |
| 1 května | Svátek práce | Tous | Labour Day |
| 8 května | Den vítězství | Tous | V-E Day |
| 5 července | Cyril a Metoděj | Tous | — |
| 6 července | Jan Hus | Tous | — |
| 28 září | Den české státnosti | Tous | St Wenceslas |
| 28 října | Den ČSR | Tous | Independence 1918 |
| 17 listopadu | Den boje za svobodu | Tous | Velvet Rev. |
| 24 prosince | Štědrý den | Tous | Christmas Eve |
| 25 prosince | 1. svátek vánoční | Tous | Christmas |
| 26 prosince | 2. svátek vánoční | Tous | Boxing Day |
Sick leave
14 days emp · ČSSZ afterNo waiting period (abolished 2019). Days 1-14: 60-72% employer (60% d1-3, 66% d4-30 if long). Day 15+: ČSSZ Nemocenská 60-72%.
| Scenario | Waiting | Pay | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Days 1-14 | 0 j | 60-72% employeur | §192 ZP |
| Day 15+ | — | 60-72% ČSSZ | Nemocenská |
Maternity, paternity, parental
28 wks mat · 2 wks patMaternity 28 wks (37 twins) at 70% ČSSZ. Paternity 2 wks at 70%. Parental allowance until child’s 3rd year (CZK 300,000 max). Adoption similar.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maternity | 28 sem | 70% ČSSZ | §195 ZP |
| Paternity | 2 sem | 70% | Depuis 2018 |
| Parental | Jusqu’à 3 ans | Příspěvek 300k CZK | MPSV |
| Adoption | 22 sem | 70% | — |
Special leaves
§199 Labour CodeDůležité osobní překážky: marriage 2 days, bereavement 2 days (close), birth 1 day father, moving 2 days, school exam.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage | 2 j | 100% | §199 ZP |
| Close bereavement | 2 j | 100% | ZP |
| Birth (father) | 1 j | 100% | ZP |
| Moving | 2 j | 100% | ZP |
Information current as of last update. This guide does not replace local legal advice. For specific situations, consult a labor lawyer in the relevant country.
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