lisäpäiviä

Lisäpäiviä, literally “additional days,” is a Finnish term used to describe days added beyond a baseline set of days in a calendar, leave entitlement, or work schedule. The exact meaning depends on the context, and there is no single universal definition across Finland.

In employment and collective agreements, lisäpäiviä are additional days granted beyond the standard holiday or leave that an employee receives under an agreement, contract, or company policy. They may be awarded for reasons such as long service, special duties, or organizational needs. The days are typically used for holidays, personal matters, or other approved absences, and their pay status depends on the underlying rights in the contract or policy.

The rules governing lisäpäiviä vary by sector, employer, and collective agreement. There is no nationwide entitlement, and eligibility, accrual, and usage are determined by the relevant contract or policy. In practice, lisäpäivät may be scheduled in advance or granted as needed, and they can be used during specific periods such as summer vacation or other agreed times.

The term is primarily a linguistic shorthand for “extra days” and does not correspond to a single statutory category in Finland. When encountering lisäpäiviä, it is important to consult the relevant collective agreement, individual employment contract, or internal policy to determine rights and procedures for eligibility and use.