Is Easter Saturday a paid holiday?
Easter Saturday is not an official paid holiday in Finland. In Finland, official public holidays, which are paid days off, are defined by law and collective agreements. Easter Saturday is not one of these holidays, even though it falls on the Easter weekend, which is an important festive time for many.
Official public holidays in Finland
Finland has several official holidays that are paid days off. These include:
- New Year’s Day (January 1)
- Epiphany (January 6)
- Easter day (moving holiday)
- Second day of Easter (moving holy day)
- May Day (May 1)
- Holy Thursday (moving holy day)
- Midsummer Day (moving holiday)
- Independence Day (December 6)
- Christmas Day (December 25)
- Boxing Day (December 26)
Easter Saturday and collective agreements
Although Easter Saturday is not an official public holiday, some collective agreements may contain specific provisions for working on the Easter weekend. Collective agreements can, for example, define increased wages or extra days off for the Easter weekend. It is important to check your own collective agreement or talk to your employer if there is any ambiguity about the working conditions on Easter Saturday.
Summary
In summary, it can be stated that Easter Saturday is not an official paid holiday in Finland. Official public holidays, which are paid days off, are defined by law and collective agreements, and Easter Saturday is not one of these days. However, collective agreements may contain special provisions on working on the Easter weekend, so it is recommended to check your own collective agreement or talk to your employer.
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