Annual leave is paid time off work granted by employers to employees to be used for whatever the employee wishes. Depending on the employer's policies, differing number of days may be offered, and the employee may be required to give a certain amount of advance notice, may have to coordinate with the employer to be sure that staffing is adequately covered during the employee's absence, and other requirements may have to be met. It is considered a benefit for the employees.
| Political Economy | Average Standard Annual Leave 2003 |
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|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 33 | |
| Netherlands | 31,5 | |
| Denmark | 30 | |
| Germany | 29,1 | |
| Estonia | 28 | |
| Italy | 28 | |
| Luxembourg | 28 | |
| Austria | 25 | |
| Finland | 25 | |
| France | 25 | |
| United Kingdom | 25 | |
| Greece | 23 | |
| Ireland | 20 | |
| Switzerland | 20 | |
| Japan | 18 | |
| USA | 12 | |
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