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Annual leave in China (holiday / vacation)

There is a minimum of 5 days annual leave in China. However, the standard practice is to give 10-15 days annual leave.

Parental leave in China

Maternity leave in China

Maternity leave in China is 98 days for natural childbirth. Extra days may be given for difficult delivery, birth of twins or more, and some cities or regions will grant extra days.

Paternity leave in China

Paternity leave depends on the city or region the employee is in. Below is a general list:

Tianjin – 7 days
Shanghai – 10 days
Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen – 15 days
Sichuan and Hunan provinces – 20 days
Ningxia, Guangxi, and Inner Mongolia provinces – 25 days
Yunnan and Gansu provinces – 30 days.

Sick leave in China

In China it is standard practice to give 12 days of paid sick leave.

Bereavement and compassionate leave in China

In China companies will give 3 days bereavement leave for the death of an immediate relative.

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What is the minimum amount of annual leave per year in China?

The minimum amount of annual leave per year in China is 5 days. However it is normal to give 10-15 days to employees.

What is the standard amount of paid time off (PTO) in China?

The standard amount of paid time off in China is 10-15 days per year. The minimum amount that needs to be given is 5 days a year. Most employers will give their employees 10-15 days paid time off.

What is the minimum amount of sick leave in China per year?

The minimum amount of paid sick leave in China is 12 days.

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Paid leave
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Parental leave in China

Maternity leave in China

Paternity leave in China

Sick leave in China

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Start hiring in China

Annual leave in China (holiday / vacation)

Parental leave in China

Maternity leave in China

Paternity leave in China

Sick leave in China

Bereavement and compassionate leave in China

Hiring in China, Made Easy

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