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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.

Authority: Ferieloven 2020 · Udbetaling Danmark · STAR
Leave
25 days (concurrent)
Vacation pay
12.5%
Public holidays
9 (Store Bededag abolished 2024)
Maternity+Parental
18 wks + 32 wks shared
Sick
30 days employer then dagpenge
Framework
Ferieloven 2020

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01

Annual paid leave

Ferieloven 2020

Ferieloven 2020: 25 days accrued from Sep 1 → Aug 31, usable immediately (samtidighedsferie). Feriepenge 12.5%. 5 wks with 3 mandatory consecutive in summer.

TypeDurationPayConditions
Annual leave25 j100% + 12.5%Ferieloven 2020
Main vacation3 sem consec100%Mai-sept
Remaining2 sem100%Reste année
Vacation pay12.5%100%Sur salaire
Official sources: Ferieloven Retsinformation
02

Public holidays

9 (Store Bededag abolished)

9 holidays (Store Bededag abolished 2024). No recovery if Sunday. CLAs often add Pinselørdag, Grundlovsdag.

DayDateStatusNote
1 januarNytårsdagTous
March-AprilSkærtorsdagTousHoly Thu
March-AprilLangfredagTousGood Friday
March-April2. påskedagTousEaster Mon
MayKristi himmelfartsdagTousAscension
May-Jun2. pinsedagTousPentecost Mon
5 juniGrundlovsdagDemi-CCTHalf-day CLA
25 december1. juledagTousChristmas
26 december2. juledagTousBoxing Day
Official sources: Borger.dk
03

Sick leave

30 days employer · dagpenge

No legal waiting period (CLA may impose 1 day Karensdag). 30 days 100% employer. Beyond: dagpenge via Udbetaling Danmark (~DKK 4,510/wk 2024).

ScenarioWaitingPayCap
Days 1-300 j100% employeurFunktionærloven
Day 31+DagpengeCap DKK 4510/sem
Official sources: Borger Sick leave
04

Maternity, paternity, parental

18 wks + 32 wks shared 2022

Barselsorlov (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.

TypeDurationPayConditions
Pregnancy4 sem100% dagpengeAvant accouchement
Maternity14 sem100% dagpengePost-accouchement
Paternity2 sem100% dagpengePremières sem
Parental shared32 sem100% dagpenge11+11+10
Official sources: Borger Barsel
05

Special leaves

Omsorgsdage · Sorgorlov

Omsorgsdage 2 paid days/year (child <8). Sorgorlov 26 wks if child <18 dies. CLA-defined marriage/bereavement leave.

TypeDurationPayConditions
Omsorgsdage2 j/an100%Enfant <8
Bereavement leaveJusqu’à 26 semDagpengeDécès enfant <18
CLA marriage / bereavement1-3 jVariablePer CLA
Official sources: STAR

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.

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