Leave rules · 2026
Annual leave and sick leave rules in India (2026)
The minimum annual leave in days for India is not covered here, see the source. Sick leave: not covered here.
Rules as of September 2026 · page built Monday, September 28, 2026Statutory minimums
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Factories Act 1948 s. 79: 1 day of leave for every 20 days worked in the previous year, after 240 days of work. Shops and Establishments Acts differ by state.
Worked exampleThe minimum in days is not covered here, see the source.
What the rules mean in practice
The minimum annual leave for India in days is not covered here, see the source.
The minimum annual leave for India in days is not covered here, see the source. The legal wording: Factories Act 1948 s. 79: 1 day of leave for every 20 days worked in the previous year, after 240 days of work. Shops and Establishments Acts differ by state.
How the entitlement grows with service is set out in the legal wording above.
National and state holidays differ; states publish their own lists. For 2026, the public holiday calendar for India lists 18 holidays, 15 of them on working days.
Sick leave: No single national rule; state Shops and Establishments Acts and ESI cover sick leave. LeaveCalc rates this entry Medium confidence, based on the official sources listed below as of September 2026.
Public holidays
National and state holidays differ; states publish their own lists. See the 2026 and 2027 public holiday dates for India, with .ics downloads.
Sources
As of September 2026. Statutory minimums only: contracts, collective agreements and local rules can give more.
Questions about leave in India
The minimum in days is not covered here, see the source.
How many days of annual leave do employees get in India?
The minimum in days is not covered here, see the source. Factories Act 1948 s. 79: 1 day of leave for every 20 days worked in the previous year, after 240 days of work. Shops and Establishments Acts differ by state.
Does annual leave increase with length of service in India?
The day count is not covered here, see the source.
Is sick leave paid in India?
Whether sick leave is paid is not covered here, see the source. No single national rule; state Shops and Establishments Acts and ESI cover sick leave.
Are public holidays part of annual leave in India?
National and state holidays differ; states publish their own lists. In 2026 the calendar for India has 18 public holidays, 15 of them on working days.