Romania Employment Guide

Romania is in Eastern Europe, adjacent to the Black Sea and located at a major European transportation hub. It has ~19 million people; key industries include auto manufacturing, IT, energy, agriculture and services, with Bucharest as the capital and economic center. As an EU member state, it has relatively low labor costs but high education levels and multilingual capabilities, attracting many foreign-funded enterprises. Its labor laws are mainly regulated by the Labor Code, emphasizing the written form of labor contracts. The standard workweek is 40 hours, and employers are required to guarantee minimum wages and social insurance. Employment relations are relatively stable, with dismissals requiring valid reasons and compliance with dismissal procedures.

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Currency

Romanian Leu (RON)

Capital

Bucharest

Official language

Romanian

Salary Cycle

Monthly

Our Employment Guide in Romania

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Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy in Romania

Both full-time and part-time employees in Romania are entitled to 20 days of paid time off annually. This PTO accrues at a rate of 1.66 days per month, and employees can utilize their leave once it has been accumulated.

Romanian labor law mandates that employees must take at least 10 consecutive working days of paid vacation each year. This requirement ensures workers receive adequate rest, which SailGlobal's HR management system helps track and enforce for compliance.

National Public Holidays

Romania observes 17 national public holidays throughout the year. These include both fixed dates and movable religious observances based on the Orthodox calendar.

New Year's Day (January 1)
Day after New Year's (January 2)
Epiphany (January 6)
Saint John's Day (January 7)
Unification Day of the Romanian Principalities (January 24)
Orthodox Good Friday (movable date)
Orthodox Easter Sunday (movable date)
Orthodox Easter Monday (movable date)
Labor Day (May 1)
Children's Day (June 1)
Orthodox Pentecost (movable date)
Orthodox Pentecost Monday (movable date)
Assumption of Mary (August 15)
Saint Andrew's Day (November 30)
National Day (December 1)
Christmas Day (December 25)
Second Day of Christmas (December 26)

Practical Considerations for International Employers

Companies like SailGlobal help multinational organizations navigate Romania's holiday schedule complexities. When public holidays fall on weekends, they're typically observed on the following Monday. Proper planning for these 17 non-working days is crucial for maintaining operational efficiency while respecting local customs.

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