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Serbia

Serbia guarantees 20 working days/year (Labour Law §69). Maternity 3 months + parental 9 months (12 months total). Sick: 65% d1-30 employer, 65% RFZO after.

Authority: Labour Law · RFZO · MRZBSP
Leave
20 working days
Public holidays
11
Maternity
3 months (+9 parental)
Paternity
Within parental
Sick
65% RFZO
Framework
Labour Law
01

Annual paid leave

Labour Law §69

Labour Law §69: 20 days minimum + seniority bonus (up to 30 days). Pro-rata first year.

TypeDurationPayConditions
Annual20 j100%ZR §69
Official sources: MRZBSP
02

Public holidays

11 holidays

11 holidays (Orthodox + national). Slava (patron saint) varies by family.

DayDateStatusNote
1-2 januarNova godinaTous2 j
7 januarPravoslavni BožićTousOrthodox Christmas
15-16 februarSretenjeTousStatehood Day
Apr-MayVaskrs (4 j Pâques)TousOrthodox Easter
1-2 majPraznik radaTousLabour Day
11 novembarDan primirjaTousArmistice
Official sources: MRZBSP
03

Sick leave

65% RFZO

Days 1-30: 65% employer. Beyond: RFZO 65%.

ScenarioWaitingPayCap
Days 1-300 j65% employeurZR
Day 31+65% RFZOMax 1 an
Official sources: RFZO
04

Maternity, paternity, parental

12 months total

Maternity 3 mos (1 pre + 2 post) at 100%. Parental 9 mos after. Total = 12 mos (15 if twins).

TypeDurationPayConditions
Maternity3 mois100%ZR
Parental9 mois100% (cap)ZR
Official sources: RFZO
05

Special leaves

Labour Law

Plaćeni dopust: marriage 5 days, bereavement 5 days, birth 5 days, moving 2 days.

TypeDurationPayConditions
Marriage5 j100%ZR
Bereavement5 j100%ZR
Official sources: MRZBSP

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 Serbia absence management

Illizeo applies Labour Law + RFZO + 12-month mat/parental.

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