What leave entitlements exist in Indonesia?

In Indonesia, employees are entitled to various types of paid and unpaid leave under the country's labor laws. These leave entitlements ensure that employees have the necessary time off for personal, family, and professional obligations. 


Types of Paid Leave

  1. Maternity Leave

    • Duration: 3 months (approximately 1.5 months before childbirth and 1.5 months after childbirth).
    • Extension: An extension of maternity leave is possible upon submission of a medical certificate from a doctor.

  2. Paternity Leave

    • Duration: 2 days.
    • Purpose: Allows fathers to take time off to support their spouse and care for the newborn immediately after birth.

  3. Marriage Leave

    • Duration: 3 days.
    • Purpose: Provides employees with time off to celebrate and prepare for their own marriage.

  4. Parental Leave

    • Duration: 2 days per event.
    • Purpose: Granted for specific family-related events such as a child’s circumcision, baptism, marriage, or in the unfortunate event of a child's death.

  5. Menstrual Leave

    • Duration: 1st and 2nd days of menstruation.
    • Condition: Provided if the employee is unable to work due to menstrual pain and submits a request for leave.

  6. Leave for Fulfilling Obligations to the State

    • Purpose: Employees are entitled to paid leave to fulfill certain state obligations, such as attending jury duty or participating in other mandated civic duties.

  7. Religious Leave

    • Purpose: Paid leave is available for employees to observe religious obligations, such as participating in religious festivals or ceremonies.

  8. Leave for Education Programs

    • Purpose: Granted to employees who are required to undergo educational programs as mandated by their employer. This allows employees to improve their skills and qualifications as per the needs of the organization.

  9. Trade Union Leave

    • Purpose: Employees who are members of a trade union are entitled to paid leave to perform union-related duties, ensuring they can effectively represent and advocate for their peers without losing pay.

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