Denmark
Denmark applies Ferieloven (2020 Annual Leave Act): 25 days accrued ‘concurrently’ (samtidighedsferie). Maternity 4+14 wks + parental 32 wks (per 11+11+11 sharing). Sick 30 days employer then dagpenge.
Annual paid leave
Ferieloven 2020Ferieloven 2020: 25 days accrued from Sep 1 → Aug 31, usable immediately (samtidighedsferie). Feriepenge 12.5%. 5 wks with 3 mandatory consecutive in summer.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual leave | 25 j | 100% + 12.5% | Ferieloven 2020 |
| Main vacation | 3 sem consec | 100% | Mai-sept |
| Remaining | 2 sem | 100% | Reste année |
| Vacation pay | 12.5% | 100% | Sur salaire |
Public holidays
9 (Store Bededag abolished)9 holidays (Store Bededag abolished 2024). No recovery if Sunday. CLAs often add Pinselørdag, Grundlovsdag.
| Day | Date | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 januar | Nytårsdag | Tous | — |
| March-April | Skærtorsdag | Tous | Holy Thu |
| March-April | Langfredag | Tous | Good Friday |
| March-April | 2. påskedag | Tous | Easter Mon |
| May | Kristi himmelfartsdag | Tous | Ascension |
| May-Jun | 2. pinsedag | Tous | Pentecost Mon |
| 5 juni | Grundlovsdag | Demi-CCT | Half-day CLA |
| 25 december | 1. juledag | Tous | Christmas |
| 26 december | 2. juledag | Tous | Boxing Day |
Sick leave
30 days employer · dagpengeNo legal waiting period (CLA may impose 1 day Karensdag). 30 days 100% employer. Beyond: dagpenge via Udbetaling Danmark (~DKK 4,510/wk 2024).
| Scenario | Waiting | Pay | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Days 1-30 | 0 j | 100% employeur | Funktionærloven |
| Day 31+ | — | Dagpenge | Cap DKK 4510/sem |
Maternity, paternity, parental
18 wks + 32 wks shared 2022Barselsorlov (2022): 4 wks pre + 14 wks mother + 2 wks father + 32 wks shared (11 reserved mother, 11 reserved father, 11+ shared). Dagpenge 100% (cap DKK 4,510/wk). 2022 reform = enforced equal sharing.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pregnancy | 4 sem | 100% dagpenge | Avant accouchement |
| Maternity | 14 sem | 100% dagpenge | Post-accouchement |
| Paternity | 2 sem | 100% dagpenge | Premières sem |
| Parental shared | 32 sem | 100% dagpenge | 11+11+10 |
Special leaves
Omsorgsdage · SorgorlovOmsorgsdage 2 paid days/year (child <8). Sorgorlov 26 wks if child <18 dies. CLA-defined marriage/bereavement leave.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omsorgsdage | 2 j/an | 100% | Enfant <8 |
| Bereavement leave | Jusqu’à 26 sem | Dagpenge | Décès enfant <18 |
| CLA marriage / bereavement | 1-3 j | Variable | Per CLA |
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 Denmark absence management
Illizeo applies Ferieloven 2020 + dagpenge + Barselsorlov 2022 + omsorgsdage.
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