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Greece

Greece guarantees 20 working days/year (5d/wk) or 24 days (6d/wk) per Act 539/1945. Christmas bonus (1 month) + Easter (½ month) + vacation (½ month). Maternity 17 wks, paternity 14 days.

Authority: Act 539/1945 · EFKA · MoL
Leave
20-24 days per week schedule
Bonuses
13th + 14th month
Public holidays
13 (incl. Easter)
Maternity
17 wks · 100% EFKA
Paternity
14 days
Sick
50% d4-15 EFKA

Disclaimer: This country guide is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. While we update it regularly, it may not reflect ongoing regulatory changes. Illizeo SA accepts no liability for actions taken or not taken based on this content.

01

Annual paid leave

Act 539/1945

Act 539/1945 + Act 1346/1983: 20 days (5d/wk) or 24 days (6d/wk). Calendar year. 13th-month Christmas bonus (1 month) + Easter (½) + vacation (½) = 14-month annual salary.

TypeDurationPayConditions
5d/wk20 j100%
6d/wk24 j100%
Christmas bonus1 mois100%Loi 1082/1980
Easter + Vacation½ mois × 2100%Annexe
Official sources: EFKA
02

Public holidays

13 holidays

13 holidays (mix Orthodox + national). Orthodox Easter (movable), Καθαρά Δευτέρα (Clean Monday), Δεκαπενταύγουστος (Assumption).

DayDateStatusNote
1 ΙανουαρίουΠρωτοχρονιάTous
6 ΙανουαρίουΘεοφάνειαTousEpiphany
Feb-MarΚαθαρά ΔευτέραTousMovable
25 ΜαρτίουΕικοστή Πέμπτη ΜαρτίουTousIndep. Day
April-MayΜεγάλη ΠαρασκευήTousOrthodox
April-MayΠάσχα + ΔευτέραTousOrthodox Easter
1 ΜαΐουΠρωτομαγιάTousLabour Day
JuneΑγίου ΠνεύματοςTousPentecost Mon
15 ΑυγούστουΔεκαπενταύγουστοςTousAssumption
28 ΟκτωβρίουΗμέρα ΟΧΙTousOhi Day
25 ΔεκεμβρίουΧριστούγενναTousChristmas
26 ΔεκεμβρίουΣύναξις της ΘεοτόκουTousBoxing Day
Official sources: Ministry of Labour
03

Sick leave

EFKA 50-66%

No legal waiting period (CLAs may impose). Days 1-3: 50% employer. EFKA pays 50% d4-15, 66% beyond (max 720 days over 4 yrs).

ScenarioWaitingPayCap
Days 1-33 j50% employeurCT
Days 4-1550% EFKAEFKA
Beyond66% EFKAMax 720 j/4 ans
Official sources: EFKA
04

Maternity, paternity, parental

17 wks mat · 14 days pat

Maternity 17 wks (8 pre + 9 post) at 100% EFKA + employer. Paternity 14 days since 2022 (Act 4808/2021). Adoption 8 wks.

TypeDurationPayConditions
Maternity17 sem100% EFKA + empLoi 4808/2021
Paternity14 j100%Depuis 2022
Parental4 moisMin 2 mois rém.DYPA
Adoption8 sem100%
Official sources: DYPA
05

Special leaves

Act 1483/1984

Marriage leave 5 days, bereavement 2 days, birth 2 days (father). Sick child leave 6 days/year (children up to 16, per child).

TypeDurationPayConditions
Marriage5 j100%Loi
Bereavement2 j100%Loi
Birth (father)2 j100%Avant pat. 14 j
Sick child6 j/an100%Loi 1483/1984
Official sources: ΥΠΕΡΓ

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 Greece absence management

Illizeo applies Act 539/1945 + EFKA + Act 4808/2021 + 13th/14th + Orthodox Easter.

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