Iceland
Iceland guarantees 24 working days (Lög 30/1987) of paid leave, counted on orlofsár year (May 1 → April 30). Parental leave 12 shareable months (6+6, 80%).
Annual paid leave
Lög 30/1987Lög 30/1987: 24 working days/year min, 30 days for 30+ yrs seniority with same employer. Taken between May 1 and Sept 30. Vacation pay 10.17-13.04% by seniority.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | 24 j | 100% + 10.17% | Lög 30/1987 |
| 10+ yrs | +1 j | 100% + 11.59% | — |
| 30+ yrs | 30 j | 100% + 13.04% | — |
Public holidays
12 holidays12 holidays (mix federal + religious + Sumardagurinn fyrsti, Frídagur verslunarmanna, Þjóðhátíðardagur).
| Day | Date | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 janúar | Nýársdagur | Tous | — |
| March-April | Skírdagur | Tous | Holy Thu |
| March-April | Föstudagurinn langi | Tous | Good Friday |
| March-April | Páskadagur + Annar í páskum | Tous | Easter |
| April 19-25 | Sumardagurinn fyrsti | Tous | 1st day of summer |
| 1 maí | Verkalýðsdagurinn | Tous | Labour Day |
| May | Uppstigningardagur | Tous | Ascension |
| May-Jun | Annar í hvítasunnu | Tous | Pentecost Mon |
| 17 júní | Þjóðhátíðardagur | Tous | National Day |
| 1st Mon Aug | Frídagur verslunarmanna | Tous | Commerce Day |
| 25 desember | Jóladagur | Tous | Christmas |
| 26 desember | Annar jóladagur | Tous | Boxing Day |
Sick leave
2 days/month seniorityNo legal waiting period. 100% salary covered by employer for variable duration (2 days/month seniority, up to 1 year). Beyond: sjúkrasjóður union or Tryggingastofnun.
| Scenario | Waiting | Pay | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Days 1+ | 0 j | 100% employeur | 2 j/mois ancienneté |
| Union fund | — | Variable | Au-delà |
Maternity, paternity, parental
12 months (6+6, 80%)Fæðingarorlof: 6 months per parent (12 months total, non-transferable >6 wks) at 80% average salary (cap ISK 700,000/month 2024). Adoption identical.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mother | 6 mois | 80% (cap) | Réservés |
| Father | 6 mois | 80% (cap) | Réservés |
| Transferable | 6 sem | — | Entre parents |
| Adoption | 12 mois | 80% | Identique |
Special leaves
KjarasamningarNo central special leave legislation. CLAs (kjarasamningar) define marriage 1 day, bereavement 1-3 days, moving 1 day. Sjúkrasjóður sick child up to 7 days/year.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage / bereavement | 1-3 j | Variable | CCT |
| Sick children | 7 j/an | Variable | Sjúkrasjóður |
| Marriage / moving | 1 j | Variable | CCT |
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 Iceland absence management
Illizeo applies Lög 30/1987 + 12-month Fæðingarorlof + sjúkrasjóður.
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