Vacation and Sick Leave

Vacation Leave

All 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 and private industry may be credited towards the employee's annual leave calculations.

Sick Leave

Employees 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.

Federal Holidays

Federal employees receive 10 paid holidays per year. For more information about the list of federal holidays, sick leave and vacation leave usage see:

• Leave

Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993

This 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: 10/01/2009