Finland
Finland applies Vuosilomalaki 162/2005: 2 days/worked month year 1 (max 24 days), 2.5 days/month after 1 year (max 30 days). Family leaves reformed 2022: 320 shareable days (160 per parent).
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Annual paid leave
Vuosilomalaki 162/2005Vuosilomalaki §5: 2 days/worked month year 1 (max 24), 2.5 days/month after 1 yr (max 30). Lomavuosi year = April 1 → March 31. Lomaraha (vacation bonus) = 50% of vacation pay paid in summer.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 2 j/mois (max 24) | 100% | Lomavuosi |
| After 1 year | 2.5 j/mois (max 30) | 100% | TES |
| Summer vacation | 24 j obligatoires | 100% | Mai-sept |
| Vacation bonus | 50% vacation pay | 100% | TES |
Public holidays
11 holidays11 holidays. Vappu (May 1) and Itsenäisyyspäivä (Dec 6) are protected; if working day, paid. Joulu (Dec 24) culturally half-day.
| Day | Date | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tammikuu | Uudenvuodenpäivä | Tous | — |
| 6 tammikuu | Loppiainen | Tous | Epiphany |
| March-April | Pitkäperjantai | Tous | Good Friday |
| March-April | Pääsiäispäivä + 2. päivä | Tous | Easter |
| 1 toukokuu | Vappu | Tous | Labour Day |
| May | Helatorstai | Tous | Ascension |
| June 19-26 | Juhannuspäivä | Tous | Midsummer Sat |
| Nov | Pyhäinpäivä | Tous | All Saints Sat |
| 6 joulukuu | Itsenäisyyspäivä | Tous | Independence Day |
| 25 joulukuu | Joulupäivä | Tous | Christmas |
| 26 joulukuu | Tapaninpäivä | Tous | Boxing Day |
Sick leave
9 days employer · Kela 300 daysDay 1 omakustannepäivä (at employee’s charge, except TES). Days 2-9: 100% employer. Beyond: Kela sairauspäiväraha (~80% up to 300 days).
| Scenario | Waiting | Pay | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | omakustannepäivä | Variable TES | Variable |
| Days 2-9 | 0 j | 100% employeur | TES |
| Day 10-300 | — | Kela ~80% | Sairauspäiväraha |
Maternity, paternity, parental
320 days shared (2022 reform)2022 reform: 320 total shareable days (160 per parent, 63 transferable). Pregnancy leave 40 days pre-birth. Adoption identical.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pregnancy leave | 40 j | Päiväraha Kela | Avant accouchement |
| Parental leave | 160 j/parent | Päiväraha Kela | Réforme 2022 |
| Transferable | 63 j | — | Entre parents |
| Adoption | 160 j/parent | Päiväraha | Identique |
Special leaves
Hoitovapaa · TESTilapäinen hoitovapaa (sick child <10) 4 days/year. Omaishoitovapaa (caregiver) 5 days/year. Marriage/bereavement per TES.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sick child | 4 j/an | Variable TES | <10 ans |
| Caregiver | 5 j/an | Selon TES | Proche grave |
| Marriage / bereavement | 1-3 j | Variable | TES |
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 Finland absence management
Illizeo applies Vuosilomalaki + Kela + 2022 family reform + sectoral TES.
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