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North Macedonia
North Macedonia guarantees 20 working days/year (Law on Labour Relations §137). Maternity 9 months (270 days) at 100% FZO.
Authority: Labour Law · FZO · MTSP
Leave
20 working days
Public holidays
13
Maternity
9 months · 100% FZO
Paternity
7 days
Parental
Per CLA
Sick
70% FZO
01
Annual paid leave
Labour Law §137Labour Law §137: 20 days minimum (up to 26 by seniority).
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | 20 j | 100% | ZRO §137 |
Official sources: MTSP
02
Public holidays
13 holidays13 holidays (Orthodox + national + Muslim).
| Day | Date | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 jan | Нова Година | Tous | — |
| 7 jan | Православен Божик | Tous | Orthodox Christmas |
| Apr-May | Великден Втор ден | Tous | Orthodox Easter Mon |
| 1 maj | Меѓународен ден на трудот | Tous | Labour Day |
| 24 maj | Денот на Кирил и Методиј | Tous | Cyril Methodius |
| 2 avg | Илинден | Tous | Ilinden Uprising |
| 8 sep | Денот на независноста | Tous | Independence 1991 |
| 11 okt | Денот на револуцијата | Tous | Revolution 1941 |
| 23 okt | Денот на македонската борба | Tous | Macedonian Revolution |
| 8 dec | Денот на Свети Климент | Tous | St Clement |
| Variable | Eid al-Fitr | Musulmans | — |
Official sources: MTSP
03
Sick leave
FZO 70%Days 1-30: 80% employer. Beyond: FZO 70-80%.
| Scenario | Waiting | Pay | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Days 1-30 | 0 j | 80% | ZRO |
| Day 31+ | — | 70-80% FZO | — |
Official sources: FZO
04
Maternity, paternity, parental
9 months matMaternity 9 mos (270 days) at 100% FZO. Paternity 7 days.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maternity | 270 j | 100% FZO | ZRO |
| Paternity | 7 j | 100% | — |
Official sources: FZO
05
Special leaves
Labour LawZRO: marriage 3 days, bereavement 3 days, birth 2 days father.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage | 3 j | 100% | ZRO |
| Bereavement | 3 j | 100% | ZRO |
Official sources: MTSP
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 North Macedonia absence management
Illizeo applies Labour Law + FZO + 9-month mat.
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