Leave in the Public Service

Days not worked

• Annual leave

• Enhanced Leave

• Public holidays

Leave related to the arrival of a child

• Maternity leave

• Adoption Leave

• 3-day leave for birth or adoption

• Paternity and childcare leave

• Parental Leave

Illness, disability or dependency of a family member

• Absence permit for child care or sick child

• Parental Presence Leave

• Caregiver Leave

• Family solidarity leave

Absence permits for family events

• Death of a relative

• Marriage or Civil partnerships