How much paid holiday does EU law guarantee?

Every worker is entitled to at least four weeks of paid annual leave. The leave may not be replaced by a payment, except when the employment ends.

Many countries give more, for example 25 days in Sweden. The four weeks are a floor that applies in every member state.

Directive 2003/88/EC (Working Time Directive), Article 7 · European Commission and the national labour inspectorates

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