Argentina
Argentina guarantees 14 to 35 days based on seniority (LCT 20.744). 13th salary (SAC) in 2 payments. Maternity 90 days, paternity 2 days.
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Annual paid leave
LCT art. 150LCT art. 150-153: 14 days (<5 yrs), 21 days (5-10 yrs), 28 days (10-20 yrs), 35 days (>20 yrs). Taken Oct-Apr. Plus SAC 13th month.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| <5 yrs | 14 j | 100% | LCT |
| 5-10 yrs | 21 j | 100% | LCT |
| 10-20 yrs | 28 j | 100% | LCT |
| >20 yrs | 35 j | 100% | LCT |
Public holidays
18 holidays18 holidays: 11 inamovibles (fixed) + 7 trasladables (movable). Trasladables can be moved to Monday.
| Day | Date | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ene | Año Nuevo | All | — |
| 24 mar | Día Memoria | All | Memoria Verdad |
| Mar-Apr | Jueves Santo + Viernes Santo | All | Variable |
| 2 abr | Día de los Caídos en Malvinas | All | — |
| 1 mayo | Día del Trabajador | All | — |
| 25 mayo | Día de la Revolución de Mayo | All | — |
| 20 jun | Día de la Bandera | All | — |
| 9 jul | Independencia | All | — |
| 17 ago | San Martín | All | — |
| 12 oct | Día del Respeto | All | — |
| 20 nov | Soberanía Nacional | All | Trasladable |
| 8 dic | Inmaculada Concepción | All | — |
| 25 dic | Navidad | All | — |
Sick leave
LCT art. 208LCT art. 208: salary continuation 3 mos (<5 yrs), 6 mos (5-10 yrs), 12 mos (>10 yrs). Beyond: 1-yr unpaid job reservation.
| Scenario | Waiting | Pay | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| <5 yrs | 0 j | 100% 3 mois | LCT |
| >10 yrs | 0 j | 100% 12 mois | LCT |
Maternity, paternity, parental
90 days matMaternity 90 days (45+45) 100% ANSES. Paternity 2 days. Excedencia up to 6 mos unpaid possible.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maternity | 90 j | 100% ANSES | LCT |
| Paternity | 2 j | 100% | LCT |
Special leaves
LCT art. 158LCT art. 158: marriage 10 calendar days, birth 2 days, bereavement 3 days (spouse/child/parents), exams 2 days.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage | 10 j cal. | 100% | LCT |
| Birth | 2 j | 100% | LCT |
| Bereavement | 3 j | 100% | LCT |
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 Argentina absence management
Illizeo applies LCT 20,744 + SAC + ANSES + 18 movable holidays.
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