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.

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:

• the first 3 months: 100% of salary

• 3 to 6 months: 50% of salary

• 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

(*) - 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

1. Local Laws & Regulations, https://www.atlashxm.com/en/countries/sudan

2. Definitive Guide to Hiring in Sudan, https://www.globalexpansion.com/countrypedia/Sudan

3. Sudan Labour Code 1997, https://www.hcwpolicylab.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1997_Sudan_Labour-Act-eng-version.pdf

4. Employment Law in Sudan: Employee Rights, Contracts & Termination Rules (2025–26), https://abdeenandco.com/employment-law-in-sudan/

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