Does the law require a paid weekly rest of at least 24 consecutive hours?

  • 24 hours
  • 25-36 hours
  • 37 hours or more
  • 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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  • 105 countries provide a weekly rest break of 24 hours.
  • 19 countries have statutory weekly rest breaks of 25 to 36 hours.
  • 21 countries provide weekly rest hours of 37 hours or more.