Slovenia
Slovenia guarantees 20 working days/year (ZDR-1 art. 159) with bonuses for children <15 (+1-3 days) and 50+ (+3 days). Maternity 105 days + parental 130 days shared. Paid 12-month sick.
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Annual paid leave
ZDR-1 art. 159ZDR-1 art. 159: 20 days minimum. +3 days if 50+ or disabled, +1-3 days children <15. Carry-over to June 30.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base | 20 j | 100% | ZDR-1 |
| 50+ / disability | +3 j | 100% | §159 |
| Children <15 | +1-3 j | 100% | §159 |
Public holidays
15 holidays15 holidays (Catholic + national). If Sunday, generally paid. Day off.
| Day | Date | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 januar | Novoletni dan | Tous | 2 jours |
| 8 februar | Prešernov dan | Tous | Slovene Culture |
| Mar-Apr | Velikonočna nedelja + ponedeljek | Tous | Easter |
| 27 april | Dan upora proti okupatorju | Tous | Resistance |
| 1-2 maj | Praznik dela | Tous | Labour Day (2 j) |
| May-Jun | Binkoštna nedelja | Tous | Pentecost |
| 25 junij | Dan državnosti | Tous | National Day |
| 15 avgust | Marijino vnebovzetje | Tous | Assumption |
| 31 oktober | Dan reformacije | Tous | Reformation |
| 1 november | Dan spomina na mrtve | Tous | All Saints |
| 25 december | Božič | Tous | Christmas |
| 26 december | Dan samostojnosti | Tous | Independence |
Sick leave
ZZZS 80-100%No waiting. 30 days 80% employer (100% work accident). Beyond ZZZS 80-100% by nature.
| Scenario | Waiting | Pay | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Days 1-30 | 0 j | 80% employeur | ZDR-1 |
| Day 31+ | — | 80-100% ZZZS | Max 12 mois |
Maternity, paternity, parental
105 days mat · 30 days patMaternity 105 days (28 pre + 77 post) at 100% ZZZS. Paternity 30 days. Parental 130 days shared. All paid by ZZZS.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maternity | 105 j | 100% ZZZS | ZSDP-1 |
| Paternity | 30 j | 100% ZZZS | Réforme |
| Parental | 130 j partage | 100% ZZZS | ZSDP-1 |
Special leaves
ZDR-1Izredni dopust: marriage 1-3 days, bereavement 1-3 days close, birth 1 day father, moving 1 day.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage | 1-3 j | 100% | ZDR-1 |
| Bereavement | 1-3 j | 100% | ZDR-1 |
| Birth father | 1 j | 100% | ZDR-1 |
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 Slovenia absence management
Illizeo applies ZDR-1 + ZZZS + 15 holidays + maternity/paternity/parental 105+30+130.
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