In Myanmar, employees are entitled to paid annual leave under the Leave and Holidays Act. The minimum entitlement is 10 days of paid leave per year. Many employers offer more generous entitlements through company policies.

Statutory entitlement

Minimum 10 days of paid annual leave per year.

Eligibility

Employees must have worked for at least one year to be entitled to the full annual leave entitlement.

Employer obligations

  • Grant at least 10 days of paid annual leave per year.
  • Pay the employee's wages during annual leave.
  • Pay for unused annual leave on termination of employment.

Employee rights

  • Right to at least 10 days of annual leave.
  • Right to be paid during annual leave.
  • Right to paid leave payout on termination.

Common pitfalls

  • Not paying for unused leave on termination — this is a statutory requirement.

How annual leave accrues

After one year of service, the employee is entitled to at least 10 days of paid annual leave. Many employers offer more generous entitlements.

Frequently asked questions

How much annual leave do Myanmar employers typically offer?

While the statutory minimum is 10 days, many employers offer 14–20 days of annual leave.

Sources

This page is provided for general guidance and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the cited primary source for current law before making employment decisions.