dovolenke

Dovolenke is a grammatical form used in Slovak (and in Slovak-influenced contexts) of the noun dovolenka, which means vacation or leave. The base noun dovolenka denotes a period away from work for rest, travel, or personal matters. The word stems from the verb dovoliť, meaning to permit. In Czech, the corresponding term is dovolená; dovolenke appears as a case form in phrases such as na dovolenke, meaning on vacation.

In everyday usage, dovolenka refers to the time off from work, which may be taken for recreation, travel, or personal reasons. It is commonly paid leave, though the exact terms depend on national law and employer policy. Scheduling typically involves advance planning and agreement with the employer, with rules on duration, timing, and carryover varying by country and company.

Legal and policy context varies by jurisdiction but is generally governed by national labor codes within the European Union. EU member states commonly require a minimum amount of annual paid leave and set rules for how leave is accrued, used, and paid. Employers may set blackout periods, approve or deny requests, and outline procedures for carrying over unused leave or compensating it upon termination of employment.

See also: annual leave, vacation, Czech language, Slovak language, labor law, paid time off.