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Angola
Governed by the General Labour Law (Law 7/15). Annual leave: 22 working days (reduced based on seniority). Maternity: 3 months. Paternity: 1 day.
Reference authority: Ministry of Public Administration, Labour and Social Security
LGT 7/15
Code
AOA (Kwanza)
Currency
44 h
Workweek
22 d
Annual leave
3 mo
Maternity
15-90 d
Notice
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Annual paid leave
LGT 7/15
22 working days — seniority bonus (Sec. 142)
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statutory | 22 working days/year | 100 % + holiday allowance | Service ≥ 1 year |
| Seniority 5-10 yrs | +2 d | 100 % | Cumulative |
| Seniority >10 yrs | +1 d every 5 yrs | 100 % | Cap 30 d |
Holiday allowance
50 % monthly wage
Period
Calendar year
Official sources
General Labour Law 7/15 (NATLEX)Public holidays
11 days
Angolan law — 11 public holidays
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year | 1 January | 100 % | National holiday |
| Carnival | Variable | 100 % | Shrove Tuesday |
| African Liberation | 4 February | 100 % | Memorial |
| Labour Day | 1 May | 100 % | International |
| Independence | 11 November | 100 % | National Day |
| Christmas | 25 December | 100 % | National holiday |
Total
~11 days/year
Weekly rest
Sunday
Official sources
LGT 7/15Sick leave
INSS
Sick leave up to 12 months — social security (Sec. 218)
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short illness | Days 1-30 | 100 % employer | Medical certificate |
| Long-term illness | Up to 12 months | INSS | Social security benefit |
Waiting period
None
INSS contribution
Min 6 months
Official sources
INSS AngolaMaternity / paternity / parental
LGT 7/15
Maternity 3 months (4 wks before + 9 wks after) — INSS
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maternity | 3 months | 100 % INSS | Pregnant employee |
| Multiple births | +4 wks per child | 100 % INSS | Multiple births |
| Paternity | 1 day | 100 % | Employee father |
| Nursing | 2 × 30 min/day | 100 % | Up to 15 months |
Prenatal
4 wks
Postnatal
9 wks
Official sources
INSS Angola — MaternitySpecial leave
LGT 7/15
Marriage, bereavement — per CBA
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage | 8 days | 100 % | Employee |
| Death close relative | 5 days | 100 % | First degree |
| Death distant relative | 2 days | 100 % | By CBA |
| Civic duty | As summoned | 100 % | Court |
Source
LGT 7/15 Sec. 138
Stacking
Excludes annual leave
Official sources
General Labour Law 7/15Manage absences in Angola
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