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Mozambique
Governed by Labour Law 23/2007. Annual leave: 12 working days (1st year), 24 days (2nd year), 30 days from 3rd year. Maternity: 60 days. Paternity: 1 day every 2 years.
Reference authority: Ministry of Labour and Social Security
Law 23/2007
Code
MZN (Metical)
Currency
48 h
Workweek
12-30 d
Annual leave
60 d
Maternity
15-90 d
Notice
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Annual paid leave
Law 23/2007
12-30 days progressive by seniority (Sec. 96)
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st year | 12 working days | 100 % | Pro-rata 1 d/month |
| 2nd year | 24 working days | 100 % | Service ≥ 12 months |
| From 3rd year | 30 working days | 100 % | Service ≥ 24 months |
| Holiday allowance | 100 % base wage | 100 % | Paid before leave |
Accrual
Calendar year
Holiday allowance
Paid in advance
Official sources
Labour Law 23/2007 (NATLEX)Public holidays
9 days
Mozambican law — 9 public holidays
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year | 1 January | 100 % | National holiday |
| Mozambican Heroes | 3 February | 100 % | Memorial |
| Mozambican Woman | 7 April | 100 % | Tribute |
| Labour Day | 1 May | 100 % | International |
| Independence | 25 June | 100 % | National Day |
| Peace & Reconciliation | 4 October | 100 % | Memorial |
Total
~9 days/year
Weekly rest
Sunday
Official sources
Ministry of LabourSick leave
Law 23/2007
Sick leave 5-30 d/year — beyond INSS (Sec. 102)
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short illness | 5 d/quarter | 100 % | Self-declared |
| Medical illness | Up to 1 year | INSS | Medical certificate |
Waiting period
None
Proof
Medical certificate beyond 3 d
Official sources
INSS MozambiqueMaternity / paternity / parental
Law 23/2007
Maternity 60 days — paternity 1 d/2 yrs (Sec. 12-13)
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maternity | 60 consecutive days | 100 % employer | 20 d prenatal min |
| Paternity | 1 day every 2 years | 100 % | Employee father |
| Nursing | 2 × 30 min/day | 100 % | Up to 1 year |
Prenatal
20 days
Postnatal
40 days
Official sources
Law 23/2007 — Sec. 12Special leave
Law 23/2007
Marriage, bereavement — statutory
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage | 5 days | 100 % | Employee |
| Death spouse/child | 5 days | 100 % | Proof |
| Death relative | 2 days | 100 % | Second degree |
| Civic duty | As summoned | 100 % | Court/election |
Source
Law 23/2007 Sec. 105
Stacking
Excludes annual leave
Official sources
Labour Law 23/2007Manage absences in Mozambique
Illizeo automates 12-30 days, INSS and Labour Law 23/2007.
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