Zelensky signs law on guaranteed vacations for military

On August 21, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed the law No. 13235 on granting military personnel guaranteed leave. This was announced by Deputy Head of the Presidential Office Pavlo Palisa.

The law guarantees that a serviceman will be able to receive 15 days out of 30 annual basic leave. The other half will be granted depending on the capabilities of the unit.

The document also guarantees an additional 14 days of vacation for combatants who were inactive during martial law. In addition, contract soldiers aged 18-24 who do not have higher education and are studying will be entitled to leave to take exams.

"Let me remind you that the law comes into force one month after its publication," Palisa said .

• on July 1, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a law guaranteeing military personnel financial compensation for all unused vacation days in case of dismissal from service.
• On July 31, the Verkhovna Rada voted in favor of draft law No. 13235. The document states that a serviceman can refuse the mandatory 15 days of leave only at his own request.
• On the same day, the President's Office explained the adopted changes regarding leave for the military.