Paid Leave in Spain: The Complete Guide for Companies
Paid leave is one of the topics generating the most HR queries. How many days for a wedding? What about a grandparent's death? Does moving count?
Workers' Statute permits (Art. 37.3)
Marriage: 15 natural days. Bereavement: 2 days (4 with travel). Moving: 1 day. Public duty: Time necessary for voting, court appearance, etc.
What the collective agreement can add
Many agreements improve the Statute minimums: personal days, medical visits, extended hospitalization leave, bridge days. Always check your agreement before denying leave.
Practical management
An absence management system lets you configure all leave types. The employee requests, the manager approves, everything is recorded.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which paid leaves does Spanish law cover?
Marriage, birth, death of a relative, moving home, exams, court summons and unavoidable public duties.
How many days for marriage?
15 calendar days under article 37.3 of the Workers Statute. The agreement may extend it.
Do I need to give notice for a leave?
Yes, with the earliest possible notice. It is then justified with documentation. Without justification it counts as unjustified absence.