The amount of annual leave per year depends on the country and the employer's policy. For example, in the United States, there is no federally mandated paid annual leave, and leave entitlements are usually defined by employer-employee contracts. For full-time federal employees in the U.S., annual leave is earned based on years of service:
- Less than 3 years of service: half day (4 hours) per pay period
- Over 3 but less than 15 years of service: 3/4 day (6 hours) per pay period
- Over 15 years of service: 1 day (8 hours) per pay period
The maximum annual leave ceilings for U.S. federal employees are 30 days for U.S.-based employees, 45 days for employees outside the U.S., and 90 days for senior and professional employees. However, private sector policies vary widely and are generally governed by individual contracts or company policies.
Other countries typically have statutory minimum annual leave entitlements, often around 20 to 30 days per year, plus public holidays. For precise numbers based on location or employer type, more specific information would be needed.