Romania
Romania guarantees 20 working days/year (Labour Code Act 53/2003 art. 145). Maternity 126 days, parental until age 2 (child-raising leave). Sick: 75-85% by nature.
Annual paid leave
Labour Code art. 145Labour Code Art. 145: 20 working days base. Difficult conditions = up to 25 days. Accrual 1.67 days/month. Carry-over 18 months.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base | 20 j | 100% | CM art. 145 |
| Hard conditions | +5 j | 100% | §146 |
| Disability | +3 j | 100% | §147 |
Public holidays
15 holidays15 holidays (most in Europe tied with Slovakia). Orthodox + national mix.
| Day | Date | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-2 ianuarie | Anul Nou | Tous | 2 jours |
| 24 ianuarie | Mica Unire | Tous | — |
| Apr-May | Vinerea Mare + Paștele + Lunea | Tous | Orthodox Easter (3 j) |
| 1 mai | Ziua Muncii | Tous | Labour Day |
| 1 iunie | Ziua Copilului | Tous | Children’s Day |
| May-Jun | Rusalii + Lunea Rusaliilor | Tous | Pentecost (2 j) |
| 15 august | Adormirea Maicii Domnului | Tous | Assumption |
| 30 noiembrie | Sf. Andrei | Tous | St Andrew |
| 1 decembrie | Ziua Națională | Tous | National Day |
| 25-26 decembrie | Crăciun | Tous | Christmas (2 j) |
Sick leave
75-100% CNASNo waiting period. Medical leave: 75% (common), 100% (cancer, TB, pregnancy). First 5 days employer, then CNAS. Max 183 days/12 months.
| Scenario | Waiting | Pay | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Days 1-5 | 0 j | 75% employeur | CM |
| Day 6+ | — | 75% CNAS | Max 183 j/12 mois |
| TB/Cancer/Pregnancy | 0 j | 100% | — |
Maternity, paternity, parental
126 days mat · 10+5 days patMaternity leave 126 days (63 pre + 63 post) at 85%. Paternity 10 days (+5 if training course). Child-raising leave until age 2 (3 if disabled) at 85% (cap).
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maternity | 126 j (63+63) | 85% CNAS | CM art. 49 |
| Paternity | 10 j (+5) | 100% (5 si training) | Loi 210/1999 |
| Child-raising | Jusqu’à 2 ans | 85% (cap) | OUG 111/2010 |
Special leaves
CCM + CMFamily event leaves: marriage 5 days, birth 5 days father, bereavement 3 days, blood donor 1 day.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage | 5 j | 100% | CCM |
| Birth (father) | 5 j | 100% | CCM |
| Bereavement | 3 j | 100% | CCM |
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.
Centralize Romania absence management
Illizeo applies Labour Code + CNAS + 126-day maternity + 2-yr child-raising leave.
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