Estonia
Estonia guarantees 28 calendar days of paid leave (Employment Contracts Act §54). Bonus for minors/disability. Maternity 140 days. Parental allowance up to 18 months.
Annual paid leave
ECA §54ECA §54: 28 calendar days. Minors +7 days (35). Disability +7 days. Carry-over per agreement.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | 28 j cal. | 100% | TLS §54 |
| Minor | 35 j | 100% | +7 j |
| Disability | 35 j | 100% | +7 j |
Public holidays
12 holidays12 holidays (secular + religious). If Saturday/Sunday, no automatic recovery. Jaanipäev (Midsummer) fixed June 24.
| Day | Date | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 jaanuar | Uusaasta | Tous | — |
| 24 veebruar | Iseseisvuspäev | Tous | Independence |
| Mar-Apr | Suur reede | Tous | Good Friday |
| Mar-Apr | Ülestõusmispühade 1. püha | Tous | Easter |
| 1 mai | Kevadpüha | Tous | Spring Day |
| May-Jun | Nelipühade 1. püha | Tous | Pentecost |
| 23 juuni | Võidupüha | Tous | Victory Day |
| 24 juuni | Jaanipäev | Tous | Midsummer |
| 20 august | Taasiseseisvumispäev | Tous | Restoration |
| 24 detsember | Jõululaupäev | Tous | Christmas Eve |
| 25 detsember | Jõulupüha | Tous | Christmas |
| 26 detsember | Teine jõulupüha | Tous | Boxing Day |
Sick leave
70% emp · SKA afterDay 1 at employee charge. Days 2-8: 70% employer. Day 9+: Social Insurance Board 70%.
| Scenario | Waiting | Pay | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | 1 j | Non payé | — |
| Days 2-8 | — | 70% employeur | TLS |
| Day 9+ | — | 70% SKA | Max 182 j |
Maternity, paternity, parental
140 days mat · 30 days patMaternity 140 days (30-70 pre + rest post) at 100% SKA. Paternity 30 days. Parental allowance 18 months at 100% salary.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maternity | 140 j | 100% SKA | TLS |
| Paternity | 30 j | 100% SKA | — |
| Parental allow. | 18 mois | 100% (cap) | SKA |
Special leaves
Child care leave 3 days/year, marriage/bereavement/moving per employer agreement.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child leave | 3 j/an | 100% | Parent |
| Marriage/bereavement | Variable | Variable | Accord |
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 Estonia absence management
Illizeo applies ECA + SKA + 18-month parental allowance.
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