4. Types of leave
Paid time off
The time from April 1st to March 31st of the following year is used to measure annual leave. Usually, vacation is taken between May 2 and September 30. (4 weeks in the summer and 1 week in the winter).
Employees who have worked for more than a year are entitled to two holiday days per month or 2.5 vacation days per month. Employees who have worked for the company for at least 15 years are entitled to three vacation days every month.
Public holidays
Finland recognizes ten public holidays.
Sick days
Employees who have worked for at least a month are entitled to complete sick leave for a period of nine working days. Within the nine days, the employee must have a doctor's medical certificate.
Maternity leave
Pregnant workers have the option of starting maternity leave up to 50 days before the planned due date. The employee earns insurance for 105 working days after maternity leave starts (Monday-Saturday, excluding holidays).
At least two months before taking maternity leave, the employee must contact the boss and register for maternity pay.
Paternity leave
Employees who have worked for at least a month are entitled to complete sick leave for a period of nine working days. Within the nine days, the employee must have a doctor's medical certificate.
Parental leave
Both parents are entitled to 158 days of paid maternity leave, which begins when the child is approximately 9 months old and expires when the child is approximately 9 months old. Since the leave cannot be taken by both parents at the same time, parents must agree on when they will take it.