How many days is the national wedding leave? List of the latest policies and hot spots across the network in 2023
Recently, the discussion about the number of days of national wedding leave has become a hot topic again, especially during the peak wedding season at the end of the year. Many couples are concerned about changes in marriage leave policies in various places. This article will combine the hot content of the entire Internet in the past 10 days to sort out the national marriage leave policy for you, and attach a structured data comparison.
1. Overview of national marriage leave policies in 2023

| area | Legal number of days of marriage leave | Includes statutory holidays | Late marriage leave (cancelled) |
|---|---|---|---|
| National unity | 3 days | Yes | Canceled |
| Beijing | 3+7 days | No | Canceled |
| Shanghai | 3+7 days | No | Canceled |
| Guangdong | 3 days | Yes | Canceled |
| Sichuan | 3 days | Yes | Canceled |
2. Recent hot topics related to marriage leave on the Internet
1."Too little wedding leave is not enough to prepare for a wedding" has sparked heated discussion: A survey on a workplace social platform shows that 78% of the respondents believe that the current number of wedding leave days is insufficient, especially couples who marry in different places face time pressure.
2.Trial extension of marriage leave in many places: Shanxi, Jiangxi and other places have launched policies to encourage childbirth and extended marriage leave to 30 days, triggering netizens’ expectations for other provinces to follow suit.
3.Enterprises independently increase marriage leave and become recruitment highlight: Internet companies such as ByteDance and Tencent have extended marriage leave to 15 days, and related recruitment posts have been highly forwarded on social media.
4.The topic #PleaseGive Back the Weekend to Marriage Leave# is a hot search topic: Netizens complain that marriage leave includes a reduction in actual vacation time on weekends, and call for policies to clarify the calculation methods of "natural days" and "working days".
3. Key nodes in the evolution of marriage leave policy
| time | Policy changes | Scope of influence |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Cancel late marriage leave | Nationwide |
| 2016 | Amendment to family planning regulations | Differences among provinces |
| 2021 | Three-child policy package | Extended wedding leave in many places |
4. Expert suggestions and netizens’ demands
1.Suggestions from a professor at the School of Labor and Human Resources, Renmin University of China: Extend the basic wedding leave to 5-7 days, and allow segmented leave to adapt to the needs of modern wedding preparations.
2.Survey data from the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences shows: 92% of respondents born in the 1990s support the combined use of wedding leave and travel leave, reflecting the importance that young people attach to the "necessary honeymoon".
3.Summary of popular comments on Weibo:
- "Getting married for three days is like going to war. You can't enjoy this important moment in your life."
- "I hope that marriage leave will be extended uniformly across the country. The differences between provinces are too big and unfair."
- "Leaves should be differentiated according to the type of wedding. Long-distance weddings and traditional ceremonies will take longer."
5. Practical suggestions
1.Know local policies in advance: You can check the latest implementation details of marriage leave through the official website of each provincial human resources and social security bureau. Some areas require a copy of the marriage certificate for filing.
2.Plan your time properly: It is recommended to use wedding leave in combination with annual leave and adjusted leave, and be careful to avoid reduction of leave caused by overlapping statutory holidays.
3.Negotiate with business: HR of large companies revealed that 43% of employers will grant additional marriage leave based on actual circumstances, and newlyweds can try to negotiate.
With the adjustment of population policies and changes in the needs of young people, the marriage leave system may usher in a new round of reform. It is recommended that newcomers pay close attention to policy developments and reasonably protect their own rights and interests.
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