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Federal Holidays and LeaveHolidaysFederal employees receive 10 paid holidays per year. Annual LeaveAll career employees earn annual leave (vacation time) at a rate based on their length of Federal service. Employees earn 13 days of annual leave per year the first three years of employment, 20 days per year from three to 15 years of employment, and 26 days per year after 15 years. Under certain conditions, time in military service may be credited toward employees' length of service for annual leave calculations. Sick LeaveEmployees earn 13 days of sick leave per year regardless of length of service. Sick leave accumulates from year to year, protecting employees from loss of salary due to extended illnesses. Leave Transfer ProgramThe DOE was one of the first agencies to pilot the Federal leave transfer program. This program allows employees to donate annual leave to fellow employees who have used all of their own sick and annual leave due to extended illness and would otherwise be in a non-pay status. Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993This legislation grants most federal employees up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave during any 12-month period to allow them to take care of family or medical needs. Page last updated: 09/29/2008 |
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