The following information is available on the EPFL People Experience and Operations webpages.
- 2026 Public Holiday Calendar (PDF)
- Holidays & Working Time 2026
- Unpaid leaves
- Teleworking
- Maternity leave
- Other ‘s parent leave
- Special leave
- Long term child care leave (PDF, only in French)
- Military or civil service, “cours de répétition” and JS
- Additional information for holiday management (PDF)
→ See also the HR Documents and Forms in the Intranet (restricted access to EPFL staff)
Please note :
Planned absences are counted as work time only if the reason for the absence cannot be scheduled during regular leisure time or flexible working hours. This applies in particular to medical appointments or meetings with official authorities for the settlement of personal matters.