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Burundi
Governed by Law 1/037/2020 — Labour Code. Annual leave: 1.67 d/month (~20 d/year). Maternity: 14 weeks. Paternity: 4 days.
Reference authority: Ministry of Civil Service, Labour and Employment
Law 1/037/2020
Code
BIF (Franc)
Currency
45 h
Workweek
20 d
Annual leave
14 wks
Maternity
1-3 mo
Notice
Annual paid leave
Law 1/037/2020
1.67 d/month (~20 d/year) — seniority bonuses
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statutory | 20 days/year | 100 % | Service ≥ 12 months |
| Seniority | +1 d every 3 yrs | 100 % | Cumulative |
Period
Annual
Official sources
Burundian Labour Code (NATLEX)Public holidays
13 days
~13 holidays
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year | 1 January | 100 % | National holiday |
| Independence | 1 July | 100 % | National Day |
Total
~13 d/year
Official sources
Burundian Labour CodeSick leave
Law 1/037/2020
Sick leave by seniority
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| <1 yr | 1 month | 100 % | Medical certificate |
| 1-5 yrs | 3 months | 100 % then 50 % | Medical certificate |
Waiting
None
Official sources
Burundian Labour CodeMaternity / paternity / parental
Law 1/037/2020
Maternity 14 wks (6+8) — paternity 4 d
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maternity | 14 weeks | 100 % employer+INSS | 6+8 |
| Paternity | 4 days | 100 % | Employee father |
Prenatal
6 wks
Postnatal
8 wks
Official sources
Burundian Labour CodeSpecial leave
Law 1/037/2020
Marriage, bereavement — per CBA
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage | 3 days | 100 % | Employee |
| Death close relative | 3 days | 100 % | First degree |
Source
CBA
Official sources
Burundian Labour Code