Unused vacation in 2025: what awaits employees and civil servants.

According to inkorr.com: Ludmila Smerdova, editor-in-chief of 'kadroland' and labor law consultant, talked about the new rules regarding unused vacation days in Ukraine in 2025.

Main aspects

Main information: unused vacation days will not be canceled with the arrival of the new year.

The expert noted that if an employee does not use their annual vacation in 2025, it needs to be accounted for in the schedule for the following year.

Employees have the opportunity to receive monetary compensation for unused vacation days if the total duration of vacations exceeds 24 calendar days per year.

The expert explained: 'It is important for the employee to take 24 vacation days for rest. Money can only be compensated for days that exceed this number, provided there is a written request from the employee.'

Special rules for civil servants

In 2025, there will be separate rules for civil servants - they must use all accruing annual vacation days by the end of the year.

There is a special rule for all civil servants regarding vacations and their compensation in 2025.

If vacations are not used, employees, including civil servants (except for local government employees), will receive monetary compensation for all unused days, but first, they must use 24 vacation days.

It is recommended to plan vacations in advance and consult with the HR department regarding the use of accrued vacation days. Civil servants must adhere to the new legislative requirements.

In 2025, Ukrainian employees will be able to use unused annual vacation days in the future or receive monetary compensation for them. The conditions for their use and compensation are regulated by law and require clarification from the HR department.

These innovations are aimed at ensuring that employees have time to rest while preserving their rights to unused vacation days. It is important to know that the new rules apply not only to general employees but also to civil servants, which adds additional responsibility for planning vacations at the beginning of the year.