How long is annual leave in Portugal?

The mandatory annual leave in Portugal is 22 business days per year, with 10 of those days required to be taken consecutively.

Employees are entitled to this paid leave each calendar year based on the work performed in the previous year. The right to annual leave is acquired upon signing the employment agreement, and leave is credited on January 1 of each successive calendar year. However, in the first year of the employment agreement, annual leave is credited after 6 full months of work, at a minimum rate of 2 days per month.

Companies may grant more paid time off at their discretion.

How is annual leave accrued in Portugal?

In Portugal, the right to annual leave is acquired upon signing the employment agreement. Annual leave is credited on January 1 of each successive calendar year. However, during the first year of the employment agreement, annual leave is credited after 6 full months of work, at the minimum rate of 2 days per month.

What is the carry-over policy for annual leave in Portugal?

In Portugal, annual leave should be taken in the calendar year during which it is due. However, there are specific circumstances under which annual leave can be carried over:

• By agreement between the employer and employee, annual leave can be taken up to April 30 of the year following the year in which the right to annual leave was established.
• If the employee wishes to take the vacation with family residing abroad, annual leave can also be carried over to the following year.

How is paid time off (PTO) calculated in Portugal?

In Portugal, the calculation of paid time off (PTO) follows this formula:

• Daily salary (Monthly salary / 22 days) X PTO days

Regarding the annual leave:

• The mandatory vacation period is 22 business days per year, with a requirement that 10 of those days must be taken consecutively.
• Companies have the discretion to grant additional paid time off beyond the mandatory 22 days.

Employees are entitled to paid leave each calendar year based on the work they have performed in the previous year. The right to annual leave is acquired upon signing the employment agreement and is credited on January 1 of each successive calendar year. For the first year of employment, annual leave is credited after 6 full months of work at a minimum rate of 2 days per month.

What is the process to request annual leave in Portugal?

Supported employees in Portugal should request annual leave through our Global Work Platform™. Once a leave request is submitted, the supported employee's PTO (paid time off) manager will receive a notification to approve the request.

Is time off usage required in set increments in Portugal?

No, time off usage is not required in set increments in Portugal.

Is unlimited PTO an option in Portugal, and how can it be accommodated?

In Portugal, implementing unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) is generally not recommended. This is due to potential conflicts with an employer’s legal obligation to provide work to employees. While it is possible for employers and supported employees to agree on additional paid leave beyond the statutory vacation period, unlimited PTO is not commonly adopted.

Portugal's framework supports employee rest and leave through various provisions, including:

• Mandatory weekly rest days
• A minimum number of statutory vacation days
• Numerous public holidays
• Paid absences related to parental rights and justified situations such as marriage, bereavement, and exams

Though unlimited PTO is not the norm, there is no legal prohibition against it. Employers may choose to implement such a policy, but it would be unconventional.

Is it necessary to track leave accrual on employee payslips in Portugal?

No, it is not necessary to track leave accrual on employee payslips in Portugal.