Austria
Austria guarantees 25 working days (5 wks) paid leave (Urlaubsgesetz §2), 30 days after 25 yrs seniority. 13th and 14th-month bonuses usual. Maternity 16 wks (8+8), pat. 1 month Familienzeitbonus.
Annual paid leave
Annual Leave Act §2Annual Leave Act §2: 30 working days (=25 days @ 5d/wk). Leave year = entry anniversary. 5 wks with 2 consecutive in summer. 6 wks (36 working days) after 25 yrs.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | 25 j @ 5j/sem | 100% | Urlaubsgesetz |
| 25+ yrs | 30 j | 100% | Senior |
| Vacation bonus | 13e mois | 100% | Usuel CCT |
Public holidays
13 holidays13 holidays (Catholic + national). Karfreitag (Good Friday) per religion (2019 reform).
| Day | Date | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jänner | Neujahr | Tous | — |
| 6 Jänner | Heilige Drei Könige | Tous | Epiphany |
| March-April | Ostermontag | Tous | Easter Mon |
| 1 Mai | Staatsfeiertag | Tous | Labour Day |
| May | Christi Himmelfahrt | Tous | Ascension |
| May-Jun | Pfingstmontag | Tous | Pentecost Mon |
| May-Jun | Fronleichnam | Tous | Corpus Christi |
| 15 August | Maria Himmelfahrt | Tous | Assumption |
| 26 Oktober | Nationalfeiertag | Tous | National Day |
| 1 November | Allerheiligen | Tous | All Saints |
| 8 Dezember | Maria Empfängnis | Tous | Immaculate |
| 25 Dezember | Christtag | Tous | Christmas |
| 26 Dezember | Stefanitag | Tous | Boxing Day |
Sick leave
6-12 wks 100% (seniority)No waiting period. By seniority: 6 wks 100% + 4 wks 50% (year 1), 8 wks 100% (5-15 yrs), 10 wks 100% (16-25 yrs), 12 wks 100% (25+ yrs). Beyond: Krankengeld ÖGK 50-60%.
| Scenario | Waiting | Pay | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 0 j | 6 sem 100% + 4 sem 50% | Entgeltfortzahlungsgesetz |
| 5-15 yrs | — | 8 sem 100% | — |
| 25+ yrs | — | 12 sem 100% | — |
| Krankengeld | — | 50-60% ÖGK | Au-delà |
Maternity, paternity, parental
MSchG · KBGMutterschutz 16 wks (8 pre + 8 post) at 100% Wochengeld. Karenz up to 24 months. Familienzeitbonus 28 days for father. Elternteilzeit until child’s 7th year.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maternity | 16 sem | 100% Wochengeld | MSchG |
| Parental | Jusqu’à 24 mois | Kinderbetreuungsgeld | KBG |
| Paternity | 28 j | 700€ + KBG | Père |
| Parental PT | Jusqu’à 7 ans | Réduit | Loi |
Special leaves
AngG · ABGBSonderurlaub: marriage 3 days, bereavement 2-3 days, moving 2 days, birth 1 day (father). Pflegefreistellung sick child 1 wk/year.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage | 3 j | 100% | AngG |
| Bereavement | 2-3 j | 100% | AngG |
| Caregiver | 1 sem/an | 100% | Enfant malade |
| Moving | 2 j | 100% | AngG |
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 Austria absence management
Illizeo applies Annual Leave Act + ÖGK + MSchG + KBG (Familienzeitbonus).
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