Compare annual leave by country
Statutory minimums vary wildly — from zero federal days in the US to 25-plus in France. We pair curated leave-system data with the actual public-holiday calendar for the year ahead, so you can see which country gives you the best raw potential and the safer work-life bet.
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United States vs United Kingdom
Zero federal minimum vs 28 days statutory: the starkest gap in the English-speaking world.
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United Kingdom vs Australia
Bank-holiday clustering vs four full weeks plus a state-specific bonus: two strong systems, two different shapes.
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United States vs Canada
Same continent, same workweek, very different floors: zero federal vs 10-20 statutory days by province.
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South Korea vs Japan
East Asian neighbours, similar leave laws, very different holiday calendars and take-up rates.
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Germany vs France
The two biggest EU labour markets: 20-day floor vs 25, and a culture of bridges that genuinely closes shop.
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How we compare
- Statutory data is curated from primary sources (labour codes, government holiday lists) and reviewed annually.
- Take-up rates come from the most-cited national surveys (BLS, Eurostat, Statistics Korea, MHLW, ABS) — not employer marketing.
- Live efficiencyis computed each request from the upcoming year's public-holiday calendar via Nager.Date, so weekend collisions and bridge opportunities reflect the actual year ahead.
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