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Suriname labour law basics
The key rules for employers and employees: working hours, overtime, annual leave and the minimum wage.
| Maximum working time | 8.5 hours a day, 48 hours a week |
| Break | At least 30 minutes after 5 hours, on workdays longer than 6 hours |
| Overtime on workdays | At least 150% of hourly pay |
| Work on rest days | At least 200% |
| Sunday and holiday work | At least 200%, or 300% without a replacement rest day |
| Overtime permit | Required from the Labour Inspectorate, max 64 hours a week |
| Annual leave | 12 working days after one year of service, +2 per extra year, statutory maximum 18 |
| Minimum wage | SRD 61.25 per hour |
| Paid public holidays | Holidays not worked are paid (Public holidays 2026 and 2027) |
Dismissal
An employer generally needs a permit under the Dismissal Act to dismiss an employee. The notice period depends on the length of service. Rules may have changed with the new Civil Code of 1 May 2025; seek advice if in doubt.
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Sources
Checked on 17 October 2026. General information, not legal advice.