How long is annual leave in Estonia?

In Estonia, employees are entitled to 28 calendar days of annual leave each year.

• If an employee has worked for at least 6 months but less than 1 year, they receive a prorated amount of leave.
• The 28 days of leave can be used for sickness, holidays, or personal reasons.

Employees can save all 28 days for one year. However, the leave expires one year after the end of the year it’s earned. For example, leave earned in 2020 must be used by the end of 2021, as it expires on January 1, 2022.

The expiry of leave is paused during maternity, paternity, adoptive parent, or parental leave, as well as military or alternative service.

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

The calculation of paid time off (PTO) in Estonia depends on the type of time off. For annual leave, the calculation is based on Estonian legislation, which outlines the conditions and procedures for the payment of average earnings.

What is the process to request annual leave in Estonia?

In Estonia, the process for requesting annual leave involves the following steps:

• The employer and the supported employee must first agree on the dates for the annual leave.
• Once the dates are agreed upon, the supported employee must submit the request for annual leave through our Global Work Platform™.
• The employer is expected to grant the employee's request for annual leave as far as possible.

Is time off usage required in set increments in Estonia?

Yes, time off usage in Estonia is required in set increments of 2 weeks in a row during the year.

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

In Estonia, there are no restrictions against offering unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO).

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

Yes, unused vacation days are marked on the supported employee's payslips in Estonia.