How much paid leave do I get in a year?
- If you work one hundred and eighty days or more in a calendar year, you get paid annual leave s. 32(1)(i).
- You earn one day of leave for every twenty days you work s. 32(1)(ii).
- This covers workers. A person employed mainly in a managerial or administrative capacity, or a supervisor drawing wages above ₹18,000 a month, is not a worker s. 2(1)(zzl).
Last checked 1 Nov 2026 · written from the official text · not reviewed by a lawyer. This explains the law in general and does not decide your case.
What the Labour Ministry says
- “Leave provisions apply to workers as per the OSH & WC Code, 2020 and only to those supervisors having wage not exceeding Rs 18,000/ per month.” FAQ 20, Additional FAQs, 16 Mar 2026: official copy · our copy
- “However, an employee is entitled to benefits under State Law if more favourable to him than those under the Code.” FAQ 25, Additional FAQs, 16 Mar 2026: official copy · our copy
This is the Ministry's explanation, not the law. Its FAQs and Handbook say the Codes prevail.