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Maldives
Maldives guarantees 30 days/year (Employment Act 2008). Maternity 60 days.
Authority: Employment Act 2008 · MoHRELS
Leave
30 days
Holidays
11+
Mat
60 days
Pat
3 days
Sick
30 days
Framework
EA 2008
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01
Annual paid leave
EA 2008EA 2008: 30 cal days after 1 yr.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | 30 j | 100% | EA |
Official sources: Gov.mv
02
Public holidays
11+11+ holidays (Muslim + national).
| Day | Date | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | NY | All | — |
| Variable | Eid al-Fitr (3 j) | All | — |
| Variable | Eid al-Adha (3 j) | All | — |
| Variable | Hajj Day | All | — |
| Variable | Hijri NY | All | — |
| Variable | Mawlid | All | — |
| 1 May | Labour | All | — |
| 26 Jul | Independence | All | — |
| 3 Nov | Victory | All | — |
| 11 Nov | Republic | All | — |
Official sources: Gov.mv
03
Sick leave
30 days30 paid days/year.
| Scenario | Waiting | Pay | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sick | 0 j | 100% | 30 j/an |
Official sources: Gov.mv
04
Maternity, paternity, parental
60 days matMat 60 days 100%. Pat 3 days.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mat | 60 j | 100% | EA |
| Pat | 3 j | 100% | EA |
Official sources: Gov.mv
05
Special leaves
EAMarriage 5 days, bereavement 3 days.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage | 5 j | 100% | EA |
Official sources: Gov.mv
Centralize Maldives absences
Illizeo applies EA 2008.
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