All au pairs are entitled to holidays that coincide with country regulations and their length of stay. The minimum amount of paid holiday days for a 12-month tenure is 2 weeks. Some countries require more for au pairs up to 6 weeks. The actual dates of the holiday should be discussed and agreed upon with the host family and au pair, but the au pair is entitled and in some cases, required, to take the full allotment of holiday days.
Au pairs are also entitled to time off each week. They typically work between 20 and 40 hours weekly and should have a minimum of 1 full day off. Once a month, this day should fall on a Sunday. Each country has specific regulations regarding holidays, so choose your country below to learn more.
