In France, the Labor Code, also known as Code du Travail, provides that all employees are entitled to 2.5 working days of paid vacation leave for each month of work. This translates to 30 working days or 5 weeks per year for full-time employees.

Accrual of Vacation Leave

Vacation leave accrues throughout the year. Employers are not allowed to require employees to take it before it has accrued. The scheduling of vacation leave is typically determined through an agreement between the employer and the employee.

Scheduling Notice Periods

The Labor Code establishes certain rules for scheduling notice periods. These rules are designed to ensure both the employee and employer have adequate time to prepare.

Salary During Vacation Leave

During vacation leave periods, employees must receive their usual salary.

Unused Leave

As a general rule, unused leave should be taken within the current leave year. However, under specific circumstances, accrued leave can be carried over or paid out as per relevant provisions of the Labor Code.

The French Southern Territories observe several public holidays throughout the year. These holidays are recognized and celebrated on specific dates, with some exceptions that vary each year.

New Year's Day is celebrated on January 1st, marking the beginning of the new year.

Easter Monday is a movable feast in the Christian calendar and therefore does not have a fixed date. It can occur in March or April.

Labor Day is observed on May 1st. This day honors the contributions and achievements of workers.

Victory Day is celebrated on May 8th, commemorating the end of World War II in Europe.

Ascension Day is another movable feast in the Christian calendar, and its date varies each year. It typically falls in May.

Whit Monday, also known as Pentecost Monday, is yet another movable feast in the Christian calendar. Its date can fall in May or June.

Bastille Day, also known as the National Day, is celebrated on July 14th. This day marks the anniversary of the Storming of the Bastille during the French Revolution.

Assumption Day is observed on August 15th. This Christian holiday celebrates the belief in the death of Mary, the mother of Jesus, and her subsequent assumption into Heaven.

All Saints' Day is celebrated on November 1st. This day honors all the saints of the church, both known and unknown.

Armistice Day is observed on November 11th. This day commemorates the armistice signed between the Allies and Germany, effectively ending World War I.

Finally, Christmas Day is celebrated on December 25th. This Christian holiday celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.

These public holidays are officially recognized in the French Labor Code, which outlines the holidays observed in France and its overseas territories.

Employees accrue 2.5 working days of paid annual leave for each month of work, resulting in 30 working days (5 weeks) per year for full-time employees. Annual leave is intended for rest, relaxation, and personal purposes. Employer and employee should mutually agree upon the timing, with respect to notice periods outlined in the Labor Code.

Sick Leave

Employees are entitled to paid sick leave upon providing a medical certificate. The duration and compensation depend on seniority and relevant provisions of the French Labor Code.

Maternity Leave

Female employees are entitled to a period of maternity leave, typically divided into prenatal and postnatal periods. The duration is stipulated by the French Labor Code and social security regulations.

Paternity Leave

Fathers are entitled to a short period of paternity leave around the time of a child's birth. The exact duration is outlined in the French Labor Code.

Parental Leave

Eligible parents may request unpaid parental leave to care for a young child. Specific conditions and durations are governed by the French Labor Code.

Other Types of Leave

Bereavement Leave

Employees may be entitled to a short period of paid leave following the death of a close family member.

Sabbatical Leave

Unpaid sabbaticals may be possible by agreement between the employer and employee.