🇵🇱 Leave and Benefits in
Poland
Statutory leave entitlements and mandatory benefits for employers in Poland — annual leave, sick leave, maternity, paternity and public holidays.
Leave Entitlements at a Glance — Poland
Annual Leave
20 days
Sick Leave
33 days
Maternity Leave
20 weeks
Paternity Leave
2 weeks
Public Holidays
13 days
13th Month Pay
Not required
Statutory Leave Types
| Leave Type | Entitlement | Paid | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| annual | 20 days | Yes | 100% pay |
| sick | 182 days | Yes | 80% pay |
| maternity | 20 days | Yes | 100% pay |
| paternity | 14 days | Yes | 100% pay |
| parental | 41 days | Yes | 70% pay |
| bereavement | 2 days | Yes | 100% pay |
Public Holidays — Poland 2026
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Epiphany | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Easter Sunday | 5 Apr 2026 |
| Easter Monday | 6 Apr 2026 |
| Labour Day | 1 May 2026 |
| Constitution Day | 3 May 2026 |
| Whit Sunday | 24 May 2026 |
| Corpus Christi | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Assumption of Mary | 15 Aug 2026 |
| All Saints' Day | 1 Nov 2026 |
| Independence Day | 11 Nov 2026 |
| Christmas Day | 25 Dec 2026 |
| Boxing Day | 26 Dec 2026 |
Mandatory Employer Benefits — Poland
Legally required employer contributions and benefits under Poland law.
| Benefit | Type | Employer Cost | Frequency | Tax Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Accident Insurance (Ubezpieczenie Wypadkowe) Fully employer-funded. Rate varies by industry and accident risk group. Average rate is 1.67%; ranges from 0.67% to 3.33%. Set by ZUS based on employer risk profile. | Cash | Varies | monthly | Exempt |
Disability Pension (Ubezpieczenie Rentowe) Employer contributes 6.5% of gross salary to disability insurance. Employee pays 1.5%. No ceiling applies. Funds disability pensions and survivor benefits. | Cash | 6.5% | monthly | Exempt |
Guaranteed Employee Benefits Fund (FGSP) Employer pays 0.1% of gross salary to the Guaranteed Employee Benefits Fund. Protects employee claims (wages, holiday pay, severance) in case of employer insolvency. | Cash | 0.1% | monthly | Exempt |
Labour Fund (Fundusz Pracy) Employer pays 2.45% of gross salary to the Labour Fund. No ceiling. Funds unemployment benefits and active labour market programmes. Fully employer-funded. | Cash | 2.45% | monthly | Exempt |
Retirement Pension (Ubezpieczenie Emerytalne) Employer pays 9.76% of gross salary towards the state retirement pension. Employee pays equal rate. Applies up to the annual ceiling of approximately PLN 234,720 in 2024. | Cash | 9.76% | monthly | Exempt |
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This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Leave entitlements in Poland are subject to change. Always consult a qualified local employment lawyer.
About This Guide
- \u2713 Sourced from official government publications
- \u2713 Updated monthly — always current rules
- \u2713 For guidance only — not legal advice
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