What is paid (annual) leave?
Paid leave is every employee's right to a paid rest period of at least 20 working days per year, in addition to legal public holidays. It is a guaranteed right that cannot be waived or limited by the employer.
Below you will find the legal context, the steps to fill it in, and the template ready to download in editable (Word) and standardized (PDF) formats.
Legal basis
The right to paid leave, its minimum duration and the carry-over of unused days are governed by the Romanian Labor Code (Law no. 53/2003), as subsequently amended. Days not taken within a calendar year are carried over and must be granted within the first 6 months of the following year.
How to fill in the request - step by step
- Fill in the header with the employer details and your details (name, role, department).
- State the requested period: the start and end dates of the leave.
- Calculate and enter the number of working days requested.
- Add the date and your signature.
- Submit the request for approval to your manager or the HR department.
What the request must include
- Employer details (name, header)
- Employee details (name, role, department)
- Leave period and number of working days
- Date and employee signature
- Space for the employer approval
Common mistakes to avoid
The most common mistakes are: submitting the request without respecting the internal deadline, miscalculating the working days (accidentally including weekends or public holidays), and forgetting the signature. Always check your company's internal rules before submitting.
Frequently asked questions
Under the Labor Code, the minimum paid leave is 20 working days per year. More days can be granted through the individual or collective labor agreement.