Is All Saints’ Day a paid holiday?

Holy Day is a Christian holiday in Finland, which is celebrated on the first Saturday of November. It is a day to remember deceased loved ones and saints. But is All Saints’ Day a paid holiday? This question is often debated, and the answer depends on many factors, such as the collective agreement and the terms of employment.

Holidays and collective agreements

Most collective agreements (TES) define All Saints’ Day as a day off, but that does not automatically mean that it is a paid day off for all employees. Collective agreements can vary between different sectors and employers, so it is important to check the TES of your sector.

Labour legislation

Finnish labor legislation does not specifically specify that All Saints’ Day is a paid day off. However, the legislation allows collective agreements and employment contracts to define how public holidays are handled.

General policies

In general, in many fields, a holiday is a paid holiday if it falls on a weekday. If All Saints’ Day falls on a weekend, as it often does, it is not necessarily a separately paid holiday, because weekends are already holidays in many industries.

Exceptions and special situations

In some industries, such as health care and service industries, employees may have to work on All Saints’ Day. In this case, they are often paid an increased salary for the holiday work. This also depends on the collective agreement and the employer’s practices.

Summary

A holiday is not automatically a paid day off for all employees in Finland. Whether or not All Saints’ Day is a paid holiday largely depends on the collective agreement and the terms of the employment relationship. It is recommended to check the TES of your field and discuss the matter with your employer.

You can find more information about public holidays and collective agreements, for example, on The website of the Labor Protection Administration and from Finlex.