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Paid Time Off (PTO) in Sudan
Last updated on December 23, 2023.
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.
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.
Maternity and Paternity Leave
Maternity Leave in Sudan
8 weeks
Pregnant employees in Sudan are entitled to 8 weeks of maternity leave. They become eligible for fully paid maternity leave after 6 months of continuous service.
This leave can be taken in the following manner:
- 4 weeks of prenatal and 4 weeks of postnatal
or
- 2 weeks of prenatal and 6 weeks of postnatal
Paternity Leave in Sudan
Paternity leave is not required by law.
Bereavement Leave in Sudan
Bereavement leave is not specified by law.
Jury Duty Leave in Sudan
Jury duty leave is not specified by law.
Military Leave in Sudan
Military leave is not specified by law.
Voting Leave in Sudan
Voting leave is not specified by law.
Public Holidays in Sudan for 2024
5 official public holidays.
A complete list of official holidays celebrated in Sudan:
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| January 1 | Independence Day |
| April 10 to 13 | Eid al-Fitr (Bayram) |
| Jun 15 to 19 | Corban Bairam Holiday |
| Jul 7 | Islamic New Year |
| September 15 | Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday |
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
Check out our Leave Laws page to learn more about laws in various countries.
All materials have been prepared for general information purposes only to permit you to learn more about this region's leave laws. The information presented is not legal advice, is not to be acted on as such, and may not be current. Please contact your local legal counsel to learn more about the leave laws in your country.
