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Albania
Albania guarantees 20 working days/year (Labour Code §92). Maternity 365 days (52 wks) at 80-50% ISSH. Paternity 3 days.
Authority: Labour Code · ISSH · MASR
Leave
20 working days
Public holidays
12
Maternity
365 days (longest world)
Paternity
3 days
Parental
Within maternity
Sick
80% ISSH
01
Annual paid leave
Labour Code §92Labour Code §92: 20 working days. Seniority = possible CLA bonus.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | 20 j | 100% | KP §92 |
Official sources: Min. Finance
02
Public holidays
12 holidays12 holidays (mix Orthodox+Catholic+Muslim+secular).
| Day | Date | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-2 janar | Viti i Ri | Tous | 2 j |
| 14 mars | Dita e Verës | Tous | Spring Day |
| 22 mars | Sulltan Nevruz | Tous | Nowruz |
| Variable | Pashkët Katolike | Tous | Catholic Easter |
| Variable | Pashkët Ortodokse | Tous | Orthodox Easter |
| 1 maj | Dita Ndërkombëtare e Punës | Tous | Labour Day |
| Variable | Bajram i Madh | Tous | Eid al-Fitr |
| Variable | Kurban Bajram | Tous | Eid al-Adha |
| 19 tetor | Bekuar Nënë Tereza | Tous | Mother Teresa |
| 28 nëntor | Pavarësia | Tous | Independence 1912 |
| 29 nëntor | Çlirimi | Tous | Liberation 1944 |
| 25 dhjetor | Krishtlindjet | Tous | Christmas |
Official sources: Min. Finance
03
Sick leave
80% ISSHDays 1-14: 70% employer. Beyond ISSH 80%.
| Scenario | Waiting | Pay | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Days 1-14 | 0 j | 70% | KP |
| Day 15+ | — | 80% ISSH | Max 6 mois |
Official sources: ISSH
04
Maternity, paternity, parental
365 days mat (world record)Maternity 365 days (35 wks 80%, 17 wks 50%). Longest maternity world.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maternity | 365 j | 80%/50% ISSH | KP |
| Paternity | 3 j | 100% | KP |
Official sources: ISSH
05
Special leaves
Labour CodeMarriage 5 days, bereavement 10 days (close), birth 3 days.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage | 5 j | 100% | KP |
| Bereavement | 10 j | 100% | KP |
Official sources: Min. Finance
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 Albania absence management
Illizeo applies Labour Code + ISSH + 365-day mat (world record).
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