Leave Laws
Last updated on August 14, 2026.
Paid Time Off (PTO) in Sudan
Vacation Leave Quota
20 days
Workers in Sudan are entitled to 20 days of paid vacation. Workers have the right to a paid vacation following a full year of uninterrupted work at the company.
Vacation entitlement increases with the number of years of continuous service.
| Total Years of Service | Vacation Days |
|---|---|
| 1 to 3 years | 20 |
| 3 to 15 years | 25 |
| 15+ years | 30 |
A vacation policy is generous for employees with more years of experience. The national vacation policy is similar to other leave laws in Africa, although countries like Mauritius (22 days) and Egypt (21 days) offer longer vacation leave.
Carry Over
Allowed. Maximum 1 year of postponement.
If the employer agrees, an employee can delay taking part of their vacation (not all) to the following year, but not more than one year.
Payment of Unused Vacation Leave upon Termination
Required by law.
When it comes to payout at termination, the employer is required to pay. So, employees who end their employment for any reason, including resignation, are entitled to monetary compensation for any unused vacation days.
Sick Leave in Sudan
Up to 9 months of paid leave.
Employees in Sudan are entitled to up to 9 months of paid sick leave. To qualify for extended sick leave, employees must provide a valid medical certificate from an authorized physician or medical board.
Payout
Employees who are on sick leave are entitled to sick pay:
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the first 3 months: 100% of salary
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3 to 6 months: 50% of salary
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6 to 9 months: 25% of salary
After 9 months of illness, sick leave is not paid. Also, After exhausting these 9 months, the contract can be reviewed for termination on medical grounds.
Maternity and Paternity Leave
Maternity Leave in Sudan
12 weeks
Pregnant employees in Sudan are entitled to 12 weeks of maternity leave. They become eligible for fully paid maternity leave after 6 months of continuous service.
This leave is usually taken in the following manner:
- 6 weeks of prenatal and 6 weeks of postnatal
or
- 4 weeks of prenatal and 8 weeks of postnatal
Payout
During maternity leave, employees typically receive reduced pay, usually around half their normal wage.
Paternity Leave in Sudan
Paternity leave is not required by law.
Bereavement Leave in Sudan
Required by law.
Sudan’s 1997 Labour Code covers bereavement leave in two ways:
General bereavement leave: after 3 months of service, an employee is entitled to a paid absence for the death of a spouse, child, parent, brother, or sister; the law doesn’t set a fixed number of days, leaving the duration to the employer’s policy.
Widows: a female worker whose husband dies is entitled to paid iddah leave of 4 months and 10 days from the date of death.
Jury Duty Leave in Sudan
Jury duty leave is not specified by law.
However, if a court or other authorized authority summons an employee, they are entitled to leave with their regular pay.
Military Leave in Sudan
Required by law.
Under Sudanese law, public and private sector workers aged 18 to 60 can be called up for mandatory military or reserve service. Employers must release affected staff, although specific rules on compensation and enforcement depend on current national emergency legislation and company policy.
Voting Leave in Sudan
Voting leave is not specified by law; no elections are currently held.
Public Holidays in Sudan
A complete list of official holidays celebrated in Sudan
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| January 1 | Independence Day |
| January 7 | Coptic Christmas |
| Movable : Shawwal 1 (*) | Eid al-Fitr, aka Ramadan Bairam (The end of Ramadan) |
| Movable: In spring (**) | Coptic Easter |
| Movable: Dhu al-Hijjah 10 (*) | Eid al-Adha, aka Corban Bairam |
| Movable: Muharram 1 (*) | Islamic New Year |
| Movable: Rabi’ al-awwal (Sunni) 12 (*) | Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday |
| December 25 | Christmas Day |
(*) - Dates are movable every year according to the Islamic lunar calendar and are approved as the date of the holiday approaches.
(**) - The date of Easter varies each year according to the Christian Church calendar.
Sources
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Local Laws & Regulations, https://www.atlashxm.com/en/countries/sudan
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Definitive Guide to Hiring in Sudan, https://www.globalexpansion.com/countrypedia/Sudan
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Sudan Labour Code 1997, https://www.hcwpolicylab.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1997_Sudan_Labour-Act-eng-version.pdf
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Employment Law in Sudan: Employee Rights, Contracts & Termination Rules (2025–26), https://abdeenandco.com/employment-law-in-sudan/
Check out our Leave Laws page to learn more about laws in various countries.
This material is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For current and accurate guidance, please consult legal counsel in your jurisdiction.
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