Leave in India

Employees in India are entitled to earned/privilege leave, sick/casual leave, and public holidays. Earned or privilege leave accrues according to state law, typically 15 days per year, with carry-forward and encashment rules varying by state. Sick leave and casual leave are also granted under Shops & Establishments laws, commonly 6–12 days each per year. Public holidays include three mandatory national holidays (Republic Day, Independence Day, and Gandhi Jayanti) as well as state-notified festival holidays.

India observes 3 compulsory national holidays.

In addition, each state notifies its own list of festivals and bank holidays, which can add another 7–14 days per year, depending on local practice.

Usually 12–30 days per year, depending on state rules and length of service. Unused days may be carried forward or encashed, subject to state law.

Typically, 12 days per year, though entitlements vary by state. A medical certificate may be required for more extended absences.

Commonly, 6 days per year, intended for short, urgent personal reasons.

Women are entitled to 26 weeks of paid maternity leave for the first two children, and 12 weeks for subsequent children, adoption of a child under three months old, or commissioning motherhood via surrogacy.

Paternity leave is not mandated by law in the private sector. Instead, it is governed by company policy.

12 weeks of paid leave in the case of adoption or surrogacy.