Leave Laws
Last updated on May 11, 2025.
Paid Time Off Policy in Slovenia
Vacation Leave Quota
20 days
Employees in Slovenia are eligible for at least 20 days of paid vacation. This entitlement proportionally applies to both full-time and part-time employees. Collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) sometimes provide more vacation days.
Three additional days of vacation are for:
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a caretaker for a disabled child
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employees who are disabled
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employees 55+ years
One additional day is for:
- a parent with a child under 15 years old
Employees are eligible for vacation leave after 6 months of work at the company.
Carry Over
Allowed; up to June 30 of the following year.
Employees are generally required to take at least 2 weeks of vacation in the given year. The rest of the unused days may be taken in the following year, until June 30.
Sick Leave in Slovenia
Unlimited
Employees in Slovenia are eligible for sick leave without a definite limit. During this leave, first the employer and then the government pay a part of the salary (usually 80%) to an employee. Only employees who suffer any personal injury or disease resulting from an occupational accident are entitled to full wages (100%) during their sick leave.
An employee must inform their employer about the illness as soon as practicable and bring/send an official medical certificate.
Payout
Sick leave is paid in the following manner:
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The first 30 days are paid by the employer;
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After 30 days, employees get financial help from social security (or government health insurance).
Maternity, Paternity, and Parental Leave
Maternity Leave in Slovenia
105 days
A pregnant employee in Slovenia may take maternity leave for 105 days.
Leave may begin 28 days before the expected delivery date. However, a pregnant employee must take at least 15 of these days.
After the end of maternity leave, a mother can take up to 130 days of parental leave.
Payout
The government pays for maternity leave.
Paternity Leave in Slovenia
30 days
An employee in Slovenia who has become a father is eligible for 30 days of paid paternity leave. A father can also take a parental leave.
Payout
The government pays for paternity leave.
Parental Leave in Slovenia
320 days
Both parents in Slovenia are entitled to 160 days of parental leave, which makes an overall total of 320 days. The mother may relocate part of their leave to the father, and vice versa, but of this 320 days, 60 days are non-transferable, while 100 days may be transferred between parents.
Payout
Parental leave is paid at 100% of the workers’ regular salary.
Bereavement Leave in Slovenia
7 days
Workers in Slovenia are entitled to special paid leave, up to 7 days for:
- a death in the family (a parent, child, spouse, common-law partner)
This is part of a “personal circumstances” leave, which also covers an employee’s own wedding, spending time during child’s first days of school (for first-graders), or serious accident.
Jury Duty Leave in Slovenia
Required by law.
Employers must grant unpaid leave for employees to serve on a jury.
Military Leave in Slovenia
Required by law.
Employees are allowed leave for military exercises. They are protected during military service by suspension of the employment contract which means employers may not terminate contracts during such duties and reinstatement rights apply upon return.
Voting Leave in Slovenia
Required by law.
Employees must be permitted unpaid leave to vote.
Public Holidays in Slovenia
13 public holidays
There are 13 official national holidays, which last 15 days (the celebration of New Year’s Day and International Workers’ Day are each 2 days long).
A complete list of official holidays celebrated in Slovenia:
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| January 1 & 2 | New Year |
| February 8 | Prešeren Day |
| Movable | Easter (2 days) |
| April 27 | Resistance Day |
| May 1 & 2 | Spring Day |
| Movable | Whit Sunday |
| June 25 | Statehood Day |
| August 15 | Assumption Day |
| October 31 | Reformation Day |
| November 1 | All Saints’ Day |
| December 25 | Christmas |
| December 26 | Independence and Unity Day |
Unlike the usual practice of shifting holidays when they fall on weekends, in Slovenia, these holidays are typically lost.
Sources
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Local Laws & Regulations, https://www.atlashxm.com/en/countries/slovenia
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Payroll and Benefits Guide Slovenia, https://www.papayaglobal.com/countrypedia/country/slovenia
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Definitive Guide to Hiring in Slovenia, https://www.globalexpansion.com/countrypedia/Slovenia
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Easily manage employment in Slovenia, https://remote.com/country-explorer/slovenia/types-of-leave
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Employee Benefits in Slovenia, https://remotepeople.com/countries/slovenia/employer-of-record/employee-benefits/
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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