Paid Annual Vacation Under the Labor Code of Azerbaijan
Vacation rights in Azerbaijan are codified under Chapter XVIII (Articles 110โ140) of the Labor Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan:
- Basic Paid Leave Duration:
- General standard entitlement: at least 21 calendar days per year.
- For specialists, managers, and teachers: at least 30 calendar days per year.
- Seniority Add-on Days (Article 116):
- Service 5 to 10 years: +2 calendar days.
- Service 10 to 15 years: +4 calendar days.
- Service over 15 years: +6 calendar days.
- Vacation Pay Timing: Must be paid at least 3 days prior to the commencement of leave.
- Termination Encashment: Cash payment for unused leave is strictly restricted to termination of the employment contract (Article 144).
Statutory Regulatory Framework: Compliant with the Tax Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Labor Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Law on Social Insurance (SSPF / DSMF), and regulatory decrees issued by the State Tax Service, Tariff (Price) Council, and State Customs Committee.