Italy
Italy guarantees 4 weeks of paid annual leave (Legislative Decree 66/2003 art. 10), but collective agreements (CCNL) often raise to 26-30 days. Paternity 10 mandatory days since 2022, maternity 5 months (2 pre + 3 post).
Annual paid leave
Decree 66/2003 · 4 weeksLegislative Decree 66/2003 art. 10: legal minimum 4 weeks/year, including at least 2 consecutive in the year and the other 2 within 18 months. CCNL often sets 26 working days (5 weeks). Not cashable except at end of contract.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual leave (ferie) | 4 sem (D.Lgs.) | 100% | — |
| Standard CCNL | 26 j ouvrés (208 h) | 100% | Souvent |
| Reference period | Année civile | — | CCNL |
| 2 mandatory wks | 2 sem | 100% | In the year |
| Remaining | 2 sem | 100% | Within 18 months |
| Permits (ROL) | Variable CCNL | 100% | Hour-based |
Public holidays
11 national + 1 local patron12 holidays in Italy: 11 national + 1 city patron saint. If on Sunday, no automatic recovery unless practice. Working on a holiday = hourly rate premium (varies by CCNL).
| Day | Date | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 gennaio | New Year | National | — |
| 6 gennaio | Epiphany | National | — |
| March-April | Easter / Easter Monday | National | Variable |
| 25 aprile | Liberation Day | National | — |
| 1 maggio | Labour Day | National | — |
| 2 giugno | Republic Day | National | — |
| 15 agosto | Ferragosto | National | Assomption |
| 1 novembre | All Saints | National | — |
| 8 dicembre | Immaculate | National | — |
| 25 dicembre | Christmas | National | — |
| 26 dicembre | St Stephen’s | National | — |
| Variable | Patron saint (St Ambrose Milan Dec 7, St Petronius Bologna Oct 4…) | Local | Communal |
Sick leave
3-day carenza · INPS 50-66.66%Illness: employer pays 100% for first 3 days (waiting), then INPS pays 50% on days 4-20 and 66.66% on days 21-180 (per CCNL). INPS allowance capped. Beyond 180 days, possible dismissal but collective protection.
| Scenario | Waiting | Pay | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Days 1-3 (Carenza) | 3 j | 100% (employeur) | CCNL |
| Days 4-20 | 3 j | 50% INPS + comp. employeur | INPS |
| Days 21-180 | 3 j | 66.66% INPS | INPS |
| Beyond 180 days | — | Variable CCNL | Comporto |
| Work accident | 0 j | 60-75% INAIL | INAIL |
Maternity, paternity, parental
5 mos mat. · 10 days pat.Maternity: 5 mandatory months (2 pre + 3 post-birth) at 80% INPS. Paternity: 10 mandatory days since 2022. Parental leave: 10 months (11 if father takes ≥3 mos), 30% paid for 3 months (mother and father).
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maternity (2+3) | 5 mois | 80% INPS | Plafond INPS |
| Flexible maternity | 1+4 mois possible | 80% INPS | Avis médical |
| Mandatory paternity | 10 j | 100% INPS | Depuis 2022 |
| Parental leave | 10-11 mois | 30% (3 mois) | Jusqu’à 12 ans enfant |
| Adoption | 5 mois | 80% INPS | — |
| Breastfeeding | 2h/j jusqu’à 1 an | 100% | Permessi orari |
Special leaves
Law 53/2000 + CCNLPaid leaves: marriage 15 days (Law 53/2000), bereavement 3 days (parent/spouse/cohabitant), 104/92 (disabled relative, 3 days/month), blood donor 1 day, electoral scrutineer. CCNL often extends.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage | 15 j | 100% INPS | L. 53/2000 |
| Bereavement (parent/spouse) | 3 j | 100% | D.M. 278/2000 |
| Law 104/92 (disability) | 3 j/mois | 100% INPS | Proche handicapé |
| Blood donor | 1 j | 100% INPS | Avis |
| Electoral leave | Variable | 100% | Scrutateur |
| Study (150 hrs) | 150h/3 ans | 100% CCNL | Diplôme |
| Volunteering | 30 j/an | 100% | Calamités |
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 Italy absence management
Illizeo applies Decree 66/2003 + INPS (carenza, mat/pat, Law 104/92) with sector-based CCNL and local patron saint.
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