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Mauritania
Governed by Law 2004-017 (6 July 2004) — Labour Code. Annual leave: 1.5 working days per month (18 days/year, increased by seniority). Maternity: 14 weeks.
Reference authority: Ministry of Civil Service, Labour and Modernization
Law 2004-017
Code
MRU (Ouguiya)
Currency
40 h
Workweek
18 d
Annual leave
14 wks
Maternity
1-3 mo
Notice
Annual paid leave
Code 2004-017
1.5 working days per month — seniority bonuses
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statutory leave | 18 working days/year | 100 % wage | 1.5 d × 12 months actual service |
| Seniority bonus | +2 d every 5 years | 100 % | After 5 years of service |
| Workers under 18 | 24 d/year | 100 % | Article 119 Labour Code |
Accrual period
12 months actual service
Cash in lieu
Owed on termination
Official sources
Labour Code 2004-017 (NATLEX/ILO)Public holidays
10 days
Mauritanian law — 10 public holidays per year
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year | 1 January | 100 % | National holiday |
| African Independence | 25 May | 100 % | National holiday |
| Eid al-Fitr | 2 days | 100 % | Hijri calendar |
| Eid al-Adha | 2 days | 100 % | Hijri calendar |
| Independence Day | 28 November | 100 % | National Day |
Total
~10 days/year
Weekly rest
Friday
Official sources
Central Bank of Mauritania — official calendarSick leave
Code 2004-017
Employer-paid then CNSS — medical certificate
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short illness | ≤ 6 months | 100 % then 50 % | By seniority |
| Long-term illness | > 6 months | CNSS | CNSS allowance |
Waiting period
None
Proof
Medical certificate
Official sources
CNSS Mauritania — benefitsMaternity / paternity / parental
CNSS
Maternity 14 weeks (CNSS) — limited paternity
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maternity | 14 weeks | 100 % CNSS | At least 6 months contributions |
| Paternity | 3 days | 100 % | Collective bargaining |
| Nursing breaks | 1 h/day for 15 months | 100 % | Article 134 |
Prenatal
7 wks before
Postnatal
7 wks after
Official sources
CNSS — MaternitySpecial leave
Labour Code
Marriage, bereavement, birth — collective bargaining
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage | 3 days | 100 % | Employee |
| Death spouse/child | 3 days | 100 % | Proof |
| Birth | 3 days | 100 % | Employee father |
| Hajj pilgrimage | Per CBA | Unpaid | Once in lifetime |
Source
Collective bargaining
Stacking
Excludes annual leave
Official sources
Mauritanian Labour CodeManage absences in Mauritania
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