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Niger
Governed by Law 2012-45 — Labour Code. Annual leave: 30 calendar days/year (2.5 d/month). Maternity: 14 weeks. Paternity: 1 day.
Reference authority: Ministry of Employment, Labour and Social Protection
Law 2012-45
Code
XOF (CFA)
Currency
40 h
Workweek
30 d
Annual leave
14 wks
Maternity
15 d-3 mo
Notice
Annual paid leave
Law 2012-45
2.5 days/month (30 d/year) — seniority bonuses (Sec. 121)
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statutory | 30 calendar days/year | 100 % | Service ≥ 12 months |
| Seniority 10+ yrs | +2 d every 5 yrs | 100 % | Cumulative |
| Working mothers | +1 d/child under 16 | 100 % | CBA cap |
Accrual
Monthly
Splitting
By agreement
Official sources
Niger Labour Code 2012-45 (NATLEX)Public holidays
10 days
Nigerien law — 10 holidays
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year | 1 January | 100 % | National holiday |
| Concord | 24 April | 100 % | Memorial |
| Labour Day | 1 May | 100 % | International |
| Independence | 3 August | 100 % | National Day |
| Republic | 18 December | 100 % | Memorial |
| Eid al-Fitr | Variable | 100 % | Hijri calendar |
Total
~10 days/year
Weekly rest
Sunday
Official sources
CNSS NigerSick leave
Law 2012-45
Sick leave 6 months by seniority (Sec. 152)
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| <1 year service | 1 month | 100 % | Medical certificate |
| 1-5 yrs | 3 months | 100 % then 50 % | By seniority |
| >5 yrs | 6 months | 100 % then 50 % | By seniority |
Waiting period
None
Proof
Medical certificate
Official sources
CNSS NigerMaternity / paternity / parental
CNSS
Maternity 14 wks (6+8) — paternity 1 d (Sec. 135)
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maternity | 14 weeks | 50 % CNSS + 50 % employer | 6 wks before + 8 wks after |
| Paternity | 1 day | 100 % | Employee father |
| Nursing | 1 h/day | 100 % | First 15 months |
Prenatal
6 wks
Postnatal
8 wks
Official sources
CNSS Niger — MaternitySpecial leave
Law 2012-45
Marriage, bereavement — per CBA
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage | 3 days | 100 % | Employee |
| Death close relative | 3 days | 100 % | First degree |
| Birth | 1 day | 100 % | Employee father |
| Civic duty | As summoned | 100 % | Court/election |
| Hajj pilgrimage | Unpaid | 0 | Once in career |
Source
Law 2012-45 Sec. 126
Stacking
Excludes annual leave
Official sources
Niger Labour Code