A new holiday act took effect on September 1^st 2020. The new act entitles employees to 25 holidays with pay. 

The New Holiday Act

The new holiday act introduces the system of concurrent holiday: the holidays accrue on an ongoing basis and can be taken as soon as they have accrued. Under the new holiday act, the holiday year begins on September 1^st and ends on August 31^st the following year. The holiday taking period runs from September 1^st to December 31^st the following year.

Changing jobs or moving away?

If you change jobs, you can take your right to holiday pay with you. If you move to another country, your holiday pay can be paid out to you before you leave.

Paid holiday on a monthly salary

If you are entitled to paid holiday and receive a monthly salary, you will continue to receive your salary during your vacation days.

Paid by the hour

If you are paid by the hour, however, your employer pays your holiday allowance to Feriekonto once every quarter. You can then apply to receive your holiday allowance from Feriekonto.   

More detailed information about holiday pay and how to claim your holiday allowance can be found at Life in Denmark.