What are the Annual Leave entitlements in Denmark?

In Denmark, annual leave entitlements are structured to provide employees with a minimum of 25 days (5 weeks) of paid vacation per year. This amount of leave is a standard benefit designed to ensure employees have ample time to rest and recharge.


Key Points on Annual Leave:

  • Minimum Leave Entitlement: Employees are entitled to a minimum of 25 days of annual leave each year.

  • Accrual:

    • First Year: Leave is accrued pro-rated, at a rate of 2.08 days per month worked.
    • Subsequent Years: From the second year of employment onward, employees receive the full annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year.

  • Carry Over:

    • Accrued leave can be carried over to the next year.
    • Expiration: By law, leave must be used within 16 months of the end of the holiday year in which it was accrued. After this period, unused leave may expire.


This structure ensures employees have adequate time to take off and recuperate, with a clear framework for accrual and carry-over of leave.

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