vuosilomapäivät

Vuosilomapäivät, often translated as annual leave days or holiday entitlement, refers to the statutory paid time off that employees are entitled to in Finland. This entitlement is a fundamental aspect of Finnish labor law, designed to ensure workers have opportunities for rest and recreation. The amount of vuosilomapäivät an employee accrues is based on their length of service with the employer and the number of full months worked during the qualifying year.

Generally, an employee who has been employed for at least 14 days during a qualifying year is entitled to 24 working days of annual leave. If the employment relationship lasts for at least one continuous year, the employee is entitled to 30 working days. This translates to two working days for each full month of employment in the first scenario, and two and a half working days for each full month in the second. Saturdays are considered working days when calculating leave entitlement in many cases, even if they are not typically worked.

The timing of vuosilomapäivät is typically agreed upon between the employer and employee. However, the employer has the final say in scheduling the leave, with the aim of ensuring the smooth operation of the workplace. A significant portion of the leave, usually 24 working days, must be taken during the summer holiday period, which runs from May 2nd to September 30th. Any remaining leave can be taken later. Vuosilomapäivät can also be partly paid out if the employment ends before the leave is taken, or under specific circumstances if agreed upon. This system ensures that Finnish workers receive adequate rest throughout the year.