It's a right in many countries even poor countries like Afghanistan but not U.S.

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The United States remains the only advanced economy in the world that does not guarantee its workers any paid vacation or paid public holidays by federal law. In contrast, over 100 countries globally—including developing nations—legally mandate paid time off for workers.

The Global StandardAlmost every country, from wealthy European nations to developing countries, legally guarantees its workforce a minimum number of paid days off. For instance:

The European Union legally requires all member nations to provide at least 20 working days (four weeks) of paid vacation per year.

Afghanistan and Mexico both mandate paid annual leave for employees in the formal job sector.

Australia and New Zealand require employers to grant a minimum of 20 days.

Japan and Canada guarantee at least 10 days of paid vacation.

The United States System

Under the U.S. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), there is no federal requirement for employers to provide paid vacation or paid public holidays. Time off is completely left to the discretion of individual employers or negotiated as part of an employment contract.