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Ethiopia
Governed by Labour Proclamation 1156/2019. Annual leave: 16 working days after 1 year + 1 extra day every 2 years. Maternity: 120 days (30 prenatal + 90 postnatal).
Reference authority: Ministry of Labour and Skills
Proc. 1156/2019
Code
ETB (Birr)
Currency
48 h
Workweek
16 d
Annual leave
120 d
Maternity
30-90 d
Notice
Annual paid leave
Proc. 1156/2019
16 working days — +1 d every 2 years (Sec. 77)
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statutory | 16 working days/year | 100 % | After 1 year service |
| Seniority | +1 d every 2 years | 100 % | No cap |
| Partial year | Pro-rated | 100 % | Pro-rated |
Accrual
12 months service
Splitting
By agreement
Official sources
Labour Proclamation 1156/2019 (NATLEX)Public holidays
11 days
11 official holidays — Orthodox + Muslim
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethiopian New Year | 11 September | 100 % | Enkutatash |
| Orthodox Christmas | 7 January | 100 % | Genna |
| Timkat | 19 January | 100 % | Epiphany |
| Good Friday | Variable | 100 % | Julian calendar |
| Eid al-Fitr | Variable | 100 % | Hijri calendar |
Total
~11 days/year
Calendar
Ethiopian (13 months)
Official sources
Ministry of Labour and SkillsSick leave
Proc. 1156/2019
Sick leave up to 6 months — decreasing (Sec. 85)
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| First month | 1 month | 100 % | Medical certificate |
| Months 2-3 | 2 months | 50 % | Medical certificate |
| Months 4-6 | 3 months | Unpaid | Proof |
Waiting period
None
Max duration
6 months/12
Official sources
Proclamation 1156/2019 — Sec. 85Maternity / paternity / parental
Proc. 1156/2019
120 days maternity (30+90) — paternity 3 days
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maternity | 120 days (30+90) | 100 % employer | Female employee |
| Paternity | 3 working days | 100 % | Employee father |
| Prenatal medical | On medical advice | 100 % | If needed |
Prenatal
30 days
Postnatal
90 days
Official sources
Proclamation 1156/2019 — Sec. 88Special leave
Proc. 1156/2019
Marriage, bereavement, exam — statutory
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage | 3 days | 100 % | Employee |
| Death close relative | 3 days | 100 % | First degree |
| Civic duty | As summoned | 100 % | Court/election |
| Educational exam | 5 days/year | 100 % | Working student |
Source
Proc. 1156/2019 Sec. 81
Stacking
Excludes annual leave
Official sources
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