How long is annual leave in the Republic of Turkiye?

Annual paid leave in the Republic of Türkiye is contingent on the length of employment as follows:

• 1 to 5 years of employment (including 5 years): 14 working days;
• 6 (inclusive) to 14 (inclusive) years of employment: 20 working days;
• 15 and more years of employment: 26 working days.

How is annual leave accrued in the Republic of Turkiye?

In the Republic of Türkiye, supported employees are entitled to paid annual leave after completing 1 year of service. This entitlement includes any time served during the probationary period. The minimum annual leave entitlement is structured as follows:

• 14 days for supported employees with 1 to 5 years of service.
• 20 days for supported employees with more than 5 and less than 15 years of service.
• 26 days for supported employees with 15 or more years of service.

Additionally, supported employees who are under 18 or over 50 years old are always entitled to at least 20 days of annual leave, regardless of their length of service.

What is the carry-over policy for annual leave in the Republic of Turkiye?

In the Republic of Turkiye, employees are encouraged to use their entitled paid leave during the year following the date they become eligible. Any unused leave must be transferred to the subsequent year and remains available until it is fully used or until the employment is terminated.

How is paid time off (PTO) calculated in the Republic of Turkiye?

In the Republic of Turkiye, employers are required to pay the annual leave entitlement as a lump sum.

What is the process to request annual leave in the Republic of Turkiye?

To request annual leave in the Republic of Turkiye, a supported employee should follow these steps:

• Notify the HRx Team by using our Global Work Platform™.
• Obtain approval from their manager.

Is time off usage required in set increments in the Republic of Turkiye?

In the Republic of Türkiye, at least one portion of the annual leave should be taken as a continuous period of at least 10 days. The remaining leave can be taken separately, provided there is approval from the employee.

Is it necessary to track leave accrual on employee payslips in the Republic of Turkiye?

No, it is not necessary to track leave accrual on employee payslips in the Republic of Turkiye.