Annual Leave Pay Calculator
What is annual leave pay, how is it calculated and what should you watch out for?
Annual Leave Pay Calculator
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Annual leave pay is the amount paid in return for the paid leave entitlement of employees who have completed one year of service, including the probationary period. Employees who have completed one year of service are legally entitled to rest periods. Employees who have not used this paid leave are paid annual leave pay in return for it.
To calculate annual leave pay, the annual paid leave entitlement must first be determined. Below we explain the conditions for and calculation of annual paid leave, and how annual leave pay is calculated.
What Is Annual Paid Leave?
Annual paid leave is regulated in Article 53 of the Turkish Labour Act as follows: "Employees who have worked for at least one year from the day they started work at the workplace, including the probationary period, are granted annual paid leave."
Annual paid leave is regulated as the employee's right to rest. Employees cannot waive this right; agreements stating that annual paid leave will not be granted are invalid.
What Are the Conditions for Entitlement to Annual Paid Leave?
As stated in Article 53 of the Labour Act, one year of service must have been completed. The one-year period is calculated from the date the employee actually started work, not the date social security registration began.
Due to their nature, the annual paid leave provisions do not apply to employees in seasonal or campaign work. For example, there is no annual paid leave for employees who only work as bartenders in the summer months.
In calculating the one-year period, the following are among the periods counted as service:
- Absence due to illness or accident (not exceeding the notice period plus 6 weeks)
- Periods in which female employees cannot work before and after childbirth (not exceeding 90 days)
- Unpaid leave periods granted by the employer
- Business travel periods
- Weekly rest days, national holidays and public holidays.
How Are Annual Leave Periods Calculated?
The minimum length of annual paid leave is regulated in Article 53/4 of the Labour Act. These periods may be increased by collective or individual employment agreements, but not reduced.
For employees under 18 and over 50, annual paid leave cannot be less than 20 days. Different leave periods apply to underground workers.
| Length of Service | Minimum Leave — General Employees | Minimum Leave — Underground Workers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 to 5 years (5 years inclusive) | 14 days (at least 20 days for under 18 or over 50) | 18 days (at least 20 days for under 18 or over 50) |
| More than 5 and less than 15 years | 20 days | 24 days |
| 15 years (inclusive) or more | 26 days | 30 days |
How Is Annual Paid Leave Used?
The use of annual paid leave is regulated in Article 56 of the Labour Act. The employer may split the leave into up to three parts, provided no part is shorter than 10 days. For example, an employee's 20-day entitlement may be split into two parts of 10 days each. However, a 14-day entitlement cannot be split.
Weekly rest days, national holidays and public holidays are not counted towards annual leave.
How Is Annual Leave Pay Calculated?
Annual leave pay is calculated on the gross wage. The following deductions are applied to the gross wage:
- 15% social security (SGK) deduction
- 0.759% stamp duty
- Income tax
After these deductions, the net annual leave pay is determined.
How Is Leave Pay Calculated When Leaving a Job?
After the employment contract is terminated, the annual paid leave entitlement is determined according to the length of service, and pay for unused leave within these periods can be claimed. For example, an ordinary employee who has worked for 2 years and 5 months has 14 days per year, 28 days in total. If the employee has used only 10 days, they are entitled to claim pay for 18 days of annual leave.
Example Annual Leave Pay Calculation
The table below shows annual leave pay amounts based on the 2025 gross minimum wage.
| Length of Service | Employee Type | Annual Leave (Days) | Gross Pay (TRY) | Net Pay (TRY) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 to 5 years (5 years inclusive) | General employees (aged 18–50) | 14 | 12,135.90 | 8,403.02 |
| 1 to 5 years (5 years inclusive) | General employees (under 18 or over 50) | 20 | 17,337.00 | 12,004.31 |
| 1 to 5 years (5 years inclusive) | Underground workers (aged 18–50) | 18 | 15,603.30 | 10,803.88 |
| 1 to 5 years (5 years inclusive) | Underground workers (under 18 or over 50) | 20 | 17,337.00 | 12,004.31 |
| More than 5 and less than 15 years | General employees | 20 | 17,337.00 | 12,004.31 |
| More than 5 and less than 15 years | Underground workers | 24 | 20,804.40 | 14,405.17 |
| 15 years (inclusive) or more | General employees | 26 | 22,538.10 | 15,605.61 |
| 15 years (inclusive) or more | Underground workers | 30 | 26,005.50 | 18,006.47 |
What Interest Applies to Annual Leave Pay?
Annual leave pay becomes due upon termination and may be claimed with statutory interest from the date of termination. Unlike severance pay, the highest deposit interest rate cannot be claimed on this receivable.
Who Must Prove That Annual Leave Was Used?
The burden of proving that annual leave was granted lies with the employer, who must prove it in writing.
What Is the Limitation Period for Annual Leave Pay?
Annual leave pay is subject to a 5-year limitation period from the date the employment contract ends.