Workers should have a minimum 25 days paid vacation

The Problem

Many countries have no mandated paid vacation. Workers burn out, productivity suffers, and health declines. The U.S. has zero federally mandated vacation days while Europeans enjoy 4-6 weeks as a legal minimum.

The Standard

All workers should have a legal right to a minimum of 25 days paid vacation per year, excluding public holidays. This isn't a perk - it's a baseline for human wellbeing.

Where It Exists

EU law guarantees minimum 4 weeks (20 days) paid leave. Nordic countries provide 25+ days. Sweden workers average 1,441 hours/year - 18% less than OECD average - yet rank among the world's most productive economies and happiest populations.