Employees in Peru are entitled to a minimum of 30 calendar days of paid vacation per year of service. This leave entitlement is designed to ensure adequate rest and work-life balance.
How can annual leave be taken?
The 30 calendar days of leave can be split into multiple periods.
Employees may take 15 calendar days consecutively, typically divided into blocks of 7 and 8 days.
The remaining 15 days can be taken in smaller blocks throughout the year, offering flexibility.
Important Considerations
Vacation pay must be provided before the employee begins their vacation period. This ensures employees have the necessary funds during their time off.
To qualify for annual leave, employees must have completed at least 210 working days within the year (based on a 5-day workweek).
Annual leave is accrued and can be carried over to the following year if not taken.
Employees may accumulate leave for up to two years provided they take at least 7 consecutive days of vacation after each full year of service.