Is a skiing holiday a day off?

Skiing holiday is a familiar and expected time for many Finns, but is it an official day off? In this article, we look at the background of the skiing holiday, its meaning and whether it is an official holiday in Finland.

What is a ski holiday?

A skiing holiday is a traditional winter holiday that usually takes place at the end of February or the beginning of March. It is especially the vacation time of schools and educational institutions, when pupils and students get a week-long break from their studies. The timing of the skiing holiday varies slightly in different parts of Finland, so that the tourist destinations are not overcrowded.

The meaning of a ski holiday

Skiing vacation is an important time for many families to spend together and enjoy winter activities such as skiing, skiing and skating. It also offers an opportunity to relax and refresh in the middle of winter. In many families, a skiing vacation is a traditional time to travel, for example, to Lapland or other winter sports centers.

Is the skiing holiday an official day off?

Although the skiing holiday is an important and expected time, it is not an official day off in Finland. The skiing holiday primarily concerns schools and educational institutions, but it is not a statutory day off in working life. This means that employees do not automatically have the right to time off during the skiing vacation, unless the employer has separately granted the vacation or the employee does not use their annual vacation days.

Employee rights and opportunities

Employees’ opportunities to get time off during a skiing holiday depend on the employer and collective agreements. Many workplaces may have policies that allow employees to take time off during a ski vacation, but this is not a common practice in all industries. Employees should talk to their employer and plan their vacation well in advance if they want to spend a skiing vacation with their family.

Summary

Skiing vacation is an important and expected time, especially for pupils and students of schools and educational institutions. However, it is not an official day off in working life, so employees must negotiate their leave with their employer. A skiing vacation offers an excellent opportunity to enjoy winter activities and spend time with family, but spending it often requires advance planning.

Read more about a ski holiday and its meaning on the Suomi.fi website.