How paid vacation time is different around the world

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July 19, 2018 8:15 PM

Taking vacation time can keep your productivity levels high and reduce stress from the demands of a full-time job. Some countries, like Brazil, are entitled to 30 days a year of paid annual leave, while others average less than 10. Here’s a roundup of how vacation time varies according to culture.

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Some countries, like Brazil, are entitled to 30 days a year of paid annual leave, while others like Singapore average seven to 10 annual
Here's a roundup of how vacation time varies in 15 countries around the world.

Brazil

30 days of paid annual leave

Spain

European Commission

Australia

Fair Work Ombudsman

New Zealand

Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

United Kingdom

Gov.uk

Denmark

25 days

Sweden

Annual Leave Act of 1977

France

South Africa

The Department of Labour

Argentina

International Labour Organization

Canada

Government of Canada's website

Pakistan

Japan

Nagoya International Center

Singapore

Ministry of Manpower

United States

United States Department of Labor

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