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 days leave for birth or adoption

• Paternity and childcare leave

• Parental Leave

Illness, disability or dependence of a family member

• Absence permit for child care or sick child

• Parental Attendance Leave

• Caregiver Leave

• Family solidarity leave

Absence permits for family events

• Death of a relative

• Marriage or Civil partnerships