Norway
Norway guarantees 25 working days (4 wks 1 day) per year (Holidays Act §5), 30 days for 60+. Vacation pay = 10.2-12% salary. Parental leave (foreldrepenger) up to 49 wks 100% or 59 wks 80%.
Disclaimer: This country guide is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. While we update it regularly, it may not reflect ongoing regulatory changes. Illizeo SA accepts no liability for actions taken or not taken based on this content.
Annual paid leave
Holidays Act §5Holidays Act §5: 25 working days (= 4 wks + 1 day with Saturday counted). Accrued in year N-1 = feriepenger (10.2% standard, 12% for 60+). Taken in year N.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | 25 j ouvr. | 100% feriepenger | Ferieloven |
| 60+ | 30 j | 100% (12%) | Ferieloven |
| Vacation pay | 10.2-12% | 100% | Année N-1 |
| Termination | Feriepenger acquis | 100% | — |
Public holidays
10 holidays10 holidays. If Sunday, no recovery. Working a holiday = 100% premium (Saturday 50%).
| Day | Date | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 januar | Nyttårsdag | Tous | — |
| March-April | Skjærtorsdag | Tous | Holy Thu |
| March-April | Langfredag | Tous | Good Friday |
| March-April | 2. påskedag | Tous | Easter Mon |
| 1 mai | Arbeidernes dag | Tous | Labour Day |
| 17 mai | Grunnlovsdagen | Tous | Constitution |
| May | Kristi himmelfartsdag | Tous | Ascension |
| May-Jun | 2. pinsedag | Tous | Pentecost Mon |
| 25 desember | 1. juledag | Tous | Christmas |
| 26 desember | 2. juledag | Tous | Boxing Day |
Sick leave
100% 12 months · NAVNo waiting period. First 16 days: 100% employer (sykepenger §8-19). Beyond: NAV 100% (cap 6G ≈ NOK 711,720 2024).
| Scenario | Waiting | Pay | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Days 1-16 | 0 j | 100% employeur | Folketrygdloven §8-19 |
| Day 17+ | — | 100% NAV (cap 6G) | Max 12 mois |
Maternity, paternity, parental
49/59 wks · reserved 15+15Foreldrepenger: 49 wks at 100% OR 59 wks at 80%. 15 wks reserved mother + 15 wks reserved father + 16 wks shareable (49-wk option). Beyond: unpaid leave (max 12 months).
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parental | 49 sem (100%) / 59 sem (80%) | 100/80% NAV | Folketrygd |
| Mother quota | 15 sem | 100/80% | Réservée |
| Father quota | 15 sem | 100/80% | Réservée |
| Shared | 16 sem | 100/80% | Partage |
Special leaves
Pleie · OmsorgPleiepenger (seriously ill child) up to 1,300 days at 100% NAV. Omsorgspenger (child <12) 10 days/year. CLA leaves.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleiepenger | Jusqu’à 1 300 j | 100% NAV | Enfant grave |
| Omsorgspenger | 10 j/an | 100% | Enfant <12 |
| Marriage / bereavement | 1-2 j | Variable | Tariffavtale |
Information current as of last update. This guide does not replace local legal advice. For specific situations, consult a labor lawyer in the relevant country.
Centralize Norway absence management
Illizeo applies Holidays Act + NAV (49/59-wk Foreldrepenger, 12-month sykepenger, pleiepenger).
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