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Leave of Absence & Time Off

Flexibility that supports you—at work and beyond.
At GoFundMe, inspiring hope and changing lives starts with our people. We know that doing your best work also means having the time and space to rest, recharge, and show up for what matters most—whether that’s yourself, your family, or your community.

Our approach to time away is built with flexibility in mind, empowering you to step back when you need it and return feeling your best. From planned vacations to moments that matter most, we’ve designed our paid time off options to support your well-being every step of the way.

Time Away

At GoFundMe, we recognize the importance of taking time to rest, celebrate, and be present for meaningful moments throughout the year. We’re committed to supporting your well-being through a thoughtful approach to time away—one that gives you the flexibility to recharge, give back, and show up for what matters most.

Whether you’re observing company holidays, taking discretionary time off to reset, using volunteer days to support causes you care about, or planning time around personal or cultural moments with floating holidays, our programs are designed to meet you where you are.

Explore the options below to learn how you can make the most of your time away.

Paid Time Off

  • Discretionary time off policy for exempt employees

Tiered accrual policy for nonexempt employees:

  • 17 days per year for 0-3 years

  • 20 days per year for 3+ years of service (rollover up to 25.5 days)

Holidays and Personal Time

  • 11 days paid holidays annually + 1 floating holiday

  • See 2026 Holiday Calendar

Other Time Away

  • 3 days of paid volunteer/charity days per year

  • 15 paid sick/mental health/personal days per year

  • Jury Duty

  • Bereavement

GoFundMe U.S. Holiday Schedule

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GoFundMe Holiday Schedule

Leaves Of Absence

At GoFundMe, we understand that there are times when you may need to step away for more than just a few days—to care for yourself, your family, or navigate important life events.
We’re committed to supporting you during these moments with leave options designed to provide the time, space, and security you need.

Whether you’re planning for a new addition to your family, managing a personal or medical situation, or taking time to care for a loved one, our leave of absence programs are here to support you every step of the way.

Leave Of Absence:

  • Parental Leave 9 weeks of fully paid baby bonding leave + additional 9 weeks fully paid for birthing parents
  • Medical Leave
  • Caregiving Leave
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