Does the law require any additional compensation for working on a weekly rest day?

  • Compensatory Rest Day
  • Time-off and premium payment
  • Premium Payment
  • Choice between Time-off and premium payment
  • No provision
  • No Data

This map reflects policies as of 1 January 2024 in 145 countries covered by the Index. The maps are based on the Labour Rights Index 2024, produced by the WageIndicator Foundation and the Centre for Labour Research (WageIndicator Labour Law office).

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  • 23 countries require compensatory rest days for workers engaged on weekly rest days.
  • 38 countries provide time off and premium payment for workers employed on weekly rest days.
  • 41 countries require only premium payment for workers engaged on weekly rest days.
  • 28 countries provide either time off or a premium payment for workers employed on weekly rest days.
  • 15 countries have no provision for weekly rest day compensation for workers engaged on weekly rest days.