Updated on
29/04/2026
Political leave
What is political leave? — Political leave is granted to employees who hold a political office or participate in electoral activities. This allows them to perform their political duties without losing their employment.
Is political leave paid? — Yes, political leave is paid. Employees continue to receive their regular remuneration, and employers are reimbursed for the gross wages and social security contributions paid during the leave.
How many days of leave are included in political leave? — The length of leave depends on the political position held or the electoral events in which the employee is involved.
What is the deadline for submitting claims for political leave taken in 2024? — Claims for political leave taken in 2024 must be submitted by 30 September 2025. This applies to both elected officials and their employers seeking reimbursement.
Can private sector employees take political leave? — Yes, private sector employees can take political leave, but the conditions, such as the duration and whether it is paid, may vary depending on the employer and the type of political activity involved.
Is political leave paid? — Yes, political leave is paid. Employees continue to receive their regular remuneration, and employers are reimbursed for the gross wages and social security contributions paid during the leave.
How many days of leave are included in political leave? — The length of leave depends on the political position held or the electoral events in which the employee is involved.
What is the deadline for submitting claims for political leave taken in 2024? — Claims for political leave taken in 2024 must be submitted by 30 September 2025. This applies to both elected officials and their employers seeking reimbursement.
Can private sector employees take political leave? — Yes, private sector employees can take political leave, but the conditions, such as the duration and whether it is paid, may vary depending on the employer and the type of political activity involved.
Can political leave be combined with other types of leave? — Political leave is typically separate from other types of leave, such as annual or sick leave. However, it may be taken in addition to these, depending on the employer’s policies and the specific circumstances
How does the employer get reimbursed for political leave? — The employer continues to pay the employee's full salary during the leave and is reimbursed once a year by the Ministère des Affaires intérieures, through the Fonds de dépenses communales. The reimbursement covers the gross salary and the full employer social security contributions. Claims are submitted electronically via MyGuichet.lu (with a professional LuxTrust certificate) or by paper form to the Département des finances communales, co-signed by the elected official, before 30 September of the year following the leave (e.g. 30 September 2025 for political leave taken in 2024). Self-employed elected officials and those without a profession (under 65) submit an indemnification request directly, attaching a CCSS affiliation certificate, instead of going through the employer reimbursement process.
How does the employer get reimbursed for political leave? — The employer continues to pay the employee's full salary during the leave and is reimbursed once a year by the Ministère des Affaires intérieures, through the Fonds de dépenses communales. The reimbursement covers the gross salary and the full employer social security contributions. Claims are submitted electronically via MyGuichet.lu (with a professional LuxTrust certificate) or by paper form to the Département des finances communales, co-signed by the elected official, before 30 September of the year following the leave (e.g. 30 September 2025 for political leave taken in 2024). Self-employed elected officials and those without a profession (under 65) submit an indemnification request directly, attaching a CCSS affiliation certificate, instead of going through the employer reimbursement process.