Vacation
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Vacation is a term used in North America to describe time away from work or school, a trip abroad, or simply a pleasure trip away from home. In the rest of the English-speaking world the word "holiday" is used. In Canada both terms are widely used. The French term is similar to the American English: "Les Vacances". The term derives from the fact that, in the past, upper-class families would literally move to a summer home for part of the year, leaving their usual family home vacant.
Most countries around the world have labour laws mandating a certain number of days of time off per year to be given to a worker. In Canada the legal minimum is two weeks, in most of Europe the limit is significantly higher. Many American companies give only one week, and then frequently only after completion of a year of employment.
In modern employment practice, vacation days are usually coupled with sick time, official holidays, and sometimes personal days.
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Vacation destinations
Vacation Destinations can vary from something as simple as staying at a local hotel to sailing around the world. The destinations also will vary by country. Some type of destinations include:
- Amusement Parks
- Islands
- Resorts
- Scenic areas
- National Parks
- Beaches
- Ski areas
- Cruises
Minimal vacation time around the world
| Country | legally required |
|---|---|
| Argentina | 14 calendar days |
| Australia | Not required, but 4 weeks is standard |
| Austria | 5 weeks, for elderly employees 6 weeks |
| The Bahamas | 2 weeks after 1 year employment, 3 weeks after 5 years employment |
| Belgium | 20 days, premium pay |
| Bulgaria | 20 business days |
| Canada | 2 weeks, determined by provincial law |
| Chile | 15 working days |
| China | Not required |
| Czech Republic | 4 weeks |
| European Union | 4 weeks, more in some countries |
| France | 5 weeks |
| Hong Kong | 7 days |
| Hungary | 20 work days |
| Israel | 14 days |
| Japan | including sick leave: 10 days paid time off; officially, five weeks (in reaction to the karoshi problem) |
| Korea, South | 10 working days |
| Mexico | 1 week |
| Netherlands | 2 weeks |
| Puerto Rico | 15 days |
| Saudi Arabia | 15 days |
| Singapore | 7 days |
| South Africa | 21 consecutive days |
| Spain | 30 calendar days |
| Sweden | 5 weeks |
| Switzerland | 4 weeks |
| Taiwan | 7 days |
| Turkey | 12 work days |
| Ukraine | 24 calendar days |
| United States | Not required |
| Venezuela | 15 paid days |
