Greek Labour Reform 2025: Employees Gain Flexibility To Split Annual Leave

A new labour law under parliamentary review in 2025 will allow private-sector employees to divide their annual leave into multiple periods throughout the year, rather than only two blocks, provided there's mutual agreement with their employer. This legislative update aims to modernise workplace flexibility while ensuring business continuity.

The Planned Change

The draft law, part of Greece's 2025 modernisation of the labour code, explicitly includes provisions for dividing annual leave into four or more segments, subject to employer approval. Under the proposed rules:

• Employees can request flexible leave scheduling beyond the usual two-part split.
• Approval depends on business needs and mutual agreement.