Ever wonder which countries give the most paid time off from work? You might be surprised by the results! We’ve got the scoop on the top countries where employees enjoy the most time off every year.

Europe Tops the List

It turns out that Europe is the leader when it comes to vacation time. In fact, all the top 10 countries with the most paid time off are in Europe. Here's why:

EU Rules: All European Union countries are required to give at least 20 days off each year. That’s four weeks of paid vacation!

Going Above and Beyond: Some countries go even further. For example, Luxembourg offers 26 days off, and France, Sweden, Finland, Austria, and Denmark each provide 25 days. Many Europeans take their vacations seriously, especially in the summer, and love to escape to nature or travel.

The U.S. and Other Major Economies Lag Behind

You might be surprised to learn that several major economies don’t make it to the top of the list for paid time off:

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