Private-Sector Employee
The exact number of annual leave days under Labour Law 37/2015 is reported inconsistently across sources — this figure needs primary-source verification.
Different secondary sources report different annual leave entitlements under Iraqi Labour Law No. 37 of 2015 — some cite 21 days after one year of service, others cite 20 days increasing by 2 days per 5 years of service, and workers in arduous or health-harmful jobs are commonly cited as entitled to at least 30 days. Because of this inconsistency, Kurdistan Next has not confirmed the exact current figure against the primary legal text and is not publishing a specific day-count as settled fact. If you need this figure to plan real leave, ask your employer's HR department or the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (hotline 5500) directly.
Legal basis
Reported figures range from 20–21 days for general workers (varying by source), rising with years of service, and at least 30 days for arduous/harmful work — not yet confirmed against the primary legal text.
Iraqi Labour Law No. 37 of 2015 — Article 37 (reported, unconfirmed)
Source: Multiple secondary legal-guide sources (conflicting figures) — needs admin verification against the primary legal text
Last verified: 12 Sept 2026
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