In Nauru, the Republic of Nauru Public Service Bill 2016 outlines the guidelines for vacation leave entitlements, also known as recreation leave, for employees.

Annual Recreation Leave

Nauruan employees are entitled to four weeks (20 working days) of paid recreation leave per year. This leave can be accrued and carried over with a maximum accrual of three years' worth of leave. If an employee's leave balance surpasses the maximum allowed, they may be directed to take accrued recreation leave.

Long Service Leave

Long service leave is granted to employees who have completed 10 continuous years of service. The entitlement is 12 weeks of paid long service leave for the first ten years. An additional 12 weeks of leave accrue for each subsequent ten-year period of service. Applications for long service leave require approval from the relevant Secretary and the Chief Secretary. It may be refused, but only for operational reasons.

Additional Leave Types

The Public Service Bill 2016 also outlines other forms of leave available to Nauruan employees. These include:

• Special Leave: Employees are entitled to three days of paid special leave per year. This leave does not accrue.
• Official Leave: This is granted for official business travel outside of Nauru.

The information provided here is a general overview. Specific eligibility criteria and application processes may vary based on employment sector and individual agreements.

Nauru, a small island country in Micronesia, celebrates a variety of national, historical, and religious holidays throughout the year. These holidays reflect the country's unique history and cultural heritage.

New Year's Day is celebrated on January 1, marking the start of the calendar year. This is followed by Independence Day on January 31, which commemorates Nauru's independence from Australia in 1968.

Religious holidays such as Good Friday and Easter Monday are observed on varying dates each year. Good Friday marks the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, while Easter Monday follows Easter Sunday, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Constitution Day is celebrated on May 17, marking the adoption of Nauru's constitution in 1968. Later in the year, National Youth Day is observed on September 25, focusing on the youth of Nauru.

Angam Day, celebrated on October 26, commemorates the times when Nauru's population has replenished itself after reaching critically low numbers. The year ends with the celebration of Christmas Day and Boxing Day on December 25 and 26 respectively.

It's important to note that the President of Nauru may declare additional one-off public holidays in certain years. These holidays are governed by the Public Holidays Act, 1990 (Act 26 of 1990).

In Nauru, employees have access to various types of leave.

Recreation Leave

Employees are entitled to four weeks of recreation leave per year of service. This leave accrues throughout the year. Employees must usually apply for recreation leave at least 14 days in advance and must have at least 5 days of leave accrued.

Sick Leave (Medical Leave)

Employees are entitled to 10 days of sick leave per year on full pay. Employees may be required to provide a medical certificate to support sick leave absences.

Special Leave

Employees are entitled to three days of special leave per year on full pay. Special leave may be granted for a variety of reasons, such as compassionate grounds, cultural events, or emergencies. Applications for special leave must be made to the Chief Secretary, who will consider the request.

Long Service Leave

After 10 years of continuous service, employees are entitled to 12 weeks of long service leave on full pay.

Maternity Leave

Female employees are entitled to 12 weeks of paid maternity leave. Specific regulations regarding maternity leave were not readily available within Nauru's primary legal resources.

Paternity Leave

Paternity leave regulations in Nauru may exist, but details on specific policies were not readily available within Nauru's primary legal resources.