Leave

Information on annual leave, sick leave, maternity, paternity and parental leave, public holidays and other leave.

Brazil :: A note on maternity pay

◉ What is the definition of pay whilst on maternity leave? Female employees in the private sector are entitled to 120 calendar days of maternity leave …

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Brazil :: Sick leave

Employees are entitled to 15 days of sick leave per year, paid for by their employer at their normal salary rate …

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Brazil :: Public holidays 2024

  January 1 New Year’s Day (Monday) March 29 Good Friday April 21 Tiradentes Day (Sunday) May 1 Labour Day (Wednesday) September 7 Independence Day (Saturday) October 12 Lady of Aparecida Day (Saturday) November 2 All Souls’ Day (Saturday) November 15 Republic Day (Friday) November 20 Black Consciousness Day (national holiday) (Wednesday) December 25 Christmas Day (Wednesday) Note: These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates …

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Brazil :: Other leave

Employees are entitled to leave for other occasions: Two days should be given in the event of the death of a spouse, ascendant, descendant, sibling or an economic dependent …

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Brazil :: Maternity and paternity leave

◉ Maternity leave Female employees in the private sector are entitled to 120 calendar days of maternity leave …

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Brazil :: Paid annual leave

Employees are entitled to 30 days of paid annual leave, in addition to the public holidays occurring during the year …

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