Verified against official state labor departments Updated for 2026

Arizona Voting Leave Law (2026)

Whether Arizona gives you time off to vote, how many hours, and whether that time is paid.

Paid leave required Verified Jul 6, 2026

Arizona gives you paid time to vote if you have less than three consecutive hours between the polls opening or closing and your shift. The employer may set the hours, and you must ask before election day.

Voting leave in Arizona

Time off required?
Yes
Paid?
Paid
How much time
Enough for 3 consecutive hours
Advance notice
Before election day

Good to know

Most voting-leave laws only apply when your work schedule does not already leave you enough time to vote, often two or three consecutive non-working hours while the polls are open. Where leave is required, the employer can usually decide whether you take it at the start or end of your shift. Early voting and mail-in ballots can change what applies to you. This is general information, not legal advice.

Common questions

Arizona voting leave FAQ

Does Arizona give you time off to vote?
Yes. Arizona gives you paid time to vote if you have less than three consecutive hours between the polls opening or closing and your shift. The employer may set the hours, and you must ask before election day.
Is voting leave paid in Arizona?
Yes. Arizona requires the time off to be paid, within the limits set by law.
Do I have to tell my employer in advance?
In Arizona, the notice rule is: Before election day. Check the statute for the exact wording.
Where can I confirm the official rule?
The governing law is Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 16-402. You can find your state election office through Vote.gov, linked on this page.

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