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Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia guarantees 21-30 days (Labour Law 2005). Maternity 10 wks.
Authority: Labour Law 2005 · GOSI · MHRSD
Leave
21-30 days
Holidays
4 (Eid)
Mat
10 wks
Pat
3 days
Sick
30d 100% + 60d 75%
Framework
LL 2005
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01
Annual paid leave
LL 2005LL 2005: 21 days (1-5 yrs), 30 days (5+).
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-5 yrs | 21 j | 100% | LL |
| 5+ yrs | 30 j | 100% | LL |
Official sources: MHRSD
02
Public holidays
Variable Hijri4 religious holidays + 2 national.
| Day | Date | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Variable | Eid al-Fitr (3 j) | All | Lunar |
| Variable | Eid al-Adha (4 j) | All | Lunar |
| 23 sept | National Day | All | — |
| 22 fév | Founding Day | All | Depuis 2022 |
Official sources: MHRSD
03
Sick leave
LL30 days 100% + 60 days 75% + 30 unpaid.
| Scenario | Waiting | Pay | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-30 | 0 j | 100% | LL |
| 31-90 | — | 75% | LL |
Official sources: GOSI
04
Maternity, paternity, parental
10 wks matMat 10 wks (4 pre+6 post) 50-100% by seniority. Pat 3 days.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mat | 10 sem | 50-100% | LL |
| Pat | 3 j | 100% | LL |
Official sources: MHRSD
05
Special leaves
LLMarriage 5 days, bereavement 5 days (Hajj 10 days once).
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage | 5 j | 100% | LL |
| Bereavement | 5 j | 100% | LL |
Official sources: MHRSD
Centralize Saudi Arabia absences
Illizeo applies LL 2005 + GOSI + Hijri.
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