Slovakia
Slovakia guarantees 4 wks (20 working days) leave or 5 wks from age 33 or with 2 children (Labour Code §103). Maternity 34 wks (37 single, 43 twins). Sick 10 days employer then Sociálna poisťovňa.
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Annual paid leave
Labour Code §103Labour Code §103: 20 working days base, +5 days from age 33 or parent of 2 children. Carry-over to Type Duration Pay Conditions Base 20 j 100% §103 33+ / 2 kids 25 j 100% §103
Public holidays
15 holidays (EU record)15 holidays (EU record). If Saturday/Sunday, no recovery. Religious + national mix.
| Day | Date | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 januára | Nový rok | Tous | Republic Day |
| 6 januára | Zjavenie Pána | Tous | Epiphany |
| Mar-Apr | Veľký piatok | Tous | Good Friday |
| Mar-Apr | Veľkonočný pondelok | Tous | Easter Mon |
| 1 mája | Sviatok práce | Tous | Labour Day |
| 8 mája | Deň víťazstva | Tous | V-E Day |
| 5 júla | Cyril a Metod | Tous | — |
| 29 augusta | SNP | Tous | Slovak Nat. Uprising |
| 1 septembra | Deň Ústavy | Tous | Constitution |
| 15 septembra | Sedembolestnej Panny Márie | Tous | Lady of Sorrows |
| 1 novembra | Sviatok Všetkých svätých | Tous | All Saints |
| 17 novembra | Deň boja za slobodu | Tous | Freedom Day |
| 24 decembra | Štedrý deň | Tous | Christmas Eve |
| 25 decembra | 1. sviatok vianočný | Tous | Christmas |
| 26 decembra | 2. sviatok vianočný | Tous | Boxing Day |
Sick leave
10 days emp · SP 55%No waiting period. Days 1-10: 25-55% employer. Day 11+: Sociálna poisťovňa Nemocenské (55% up to 52 wks).
| Scenario | Waiting | Pay | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Days 1-3 | 0 j | 25% employeur | §144a ZP |
| Days 4-10 | 0 j | 55% employeur | §144a ZP |
| Day 11+ | — | 55% SP | Max 52 sem |
Maternity, paternity, parental
34 wks mat · 2 wks patMaternity 34 wks (37 single, 43 twins) at 75% Sociálna poisťovňa. Paternity 2 wks. Parental allowance up to 3 yrs (€345/month).
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maternity | 34 sem | 75% SP | §166 ZP |
| Paternity | 2 sem | 75% | Depuis 2022 |
| Parental | Jusqu’à 3 ans | 345 €/mois | Loi 571/2009 |
Special leaves
§141 Labour CodeDůležité osobní překážky: marriage 1 day, bereavement 1-2 days, birth 1 day father, moving 1 day.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage | 1 j | 100% | §141 |
| Bereavement | 1-2 j | 100% | §141 |
| Birth (father) | 1 j | 100% | §141 |
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 Slovakia absence management
Illizeo applies Labour Code + SP + 34-wk maternity + 15 holidays.
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