Employees in Malta are entitled to paid marriage leave under the applicable Wage Regulation Order. Where the activity is not regulated by a W.R.O., DIER says two working days are allowed.
This template is for an employee notifying an employer of an upcoming marriage and requesting the applicable marriage leave. Send it early enough for HR to arrange the absence and confirm the number of days available to you.
Important note:
The entitlement can vary according to the Wage Regulation Order covering the sector. The general two-working-day rule applies to activities not regulated by a W.R.O. Confirm the applicable rule with HR before planning travel or ceremonies around the dates.
What to include
- Give the date of the marriage and the dates of absence requested.
- Ask HR to confirm the number of paid marriage-leave days applicable to your role.
- Provide a marriage certificate or other document if your employer’s procedure requires it.
- Mention any handover arrangements for time-sensitive work.
Generate your request
Complete the fields to prepare a request you can copy, download as a Word-compatible file, or print to PDF.
How many days of paid marriage leave are available?
- DIER explains that the relevant Wage Regulation Order determines the entitlement for regulated sectors. Where no W.R.O. applies, two working days are allowed.
- Do not assume every sector follows the same number of days. Check the rule applicable to your employment before booking additional days away from work.
Can I add annual leave?
- You may request annual leave before or after marriage leave to extend the period away from work. Annual leave dates generally need to be agreed with the employer, taking work requirements into account.
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