{"id":3510,"date":"2024-05-24T08:58:36","date_gmt":"2024-05-24T08:58:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/selitys.fi\/is-midsummers-day-a-paid-holiday\/"},"modified":"2024-05-24T08:58:36","modified_gmt":"2024-05-24T08:58:36","slug":"is-midsummers-day-a-paid-holiday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/selitys.fi\/en\/is-midsummers-day-a-paid-holiday\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Midsummer’s Day a paid holiday?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Midsummer Day is one of Finland’s most significant holidays, and it often raises questions about whether it is a paid holiday. In this article, we discuss the position of Midsummer’s Day in working life and answer the question as comprehensively as possible.<\/p>\n

What is midsummer?<\/h2>\n

Midsummer Day is a holiday celebrated in Finland on Saturday between June 20 and 26, which celebrates Midsummer and John the Baptist’s Day. It has traditionally been a time when Finns gather in cabins, light Midsummer bonfires and enjoy the summer.<\/p>\n

Midsummer Day in working life<\/h2>\n

In Finland, Midsummer’s Day is an official public holiday, which means that it is a day off for most employees. According to the Working Hours Act and most collective agreements, Midsummer’s Day is a paid holiday. This means that employees will receive their normal wages even if they do not work on that day.<\/p>\n

Exceptions and special situations<\/h2>\n

However, there are some exceptions and special situations that can affect the salary on Midsummer’s Day:<\/p>\n