{"id":4108,"date":"2024-05-24T09:00:23","date_gmt":"2024-05-24T09:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/selitys.fi\/is-easter-day-a-paid-holiday\/"},"modified":"2024-05-24T09:00:23","modified_gmt":"2024-05-24T09:00:23","slug":"is-easter-day-a-paid-holiday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/selitys.fi\/en\/is-easter-day-a-paid-holiday\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Easter Day a paid holiday?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Easter is a Christian holiday celebrated in honor of Jesus’ resurrection. In Finland, Easter is a public holiday, but the question of whether it is a paid holiday depends on several factors, such as the employment contract, the collective agreement and the employer’s practices.<\/p>\n

Easter day and collective agreements<\/h2>\n

Many collective labor agreements (TES) specify that Easter Day is a paid holiday. This means that employees will receive their normal wages even if they do not work on that day. However, collective agreements can vary between different fields and professional groups, so it is important to check the TES of your field.<\/p>\n

Employment contract and employer practices<\/h2>\n

If there is no collective agreement, the employment contract and the employer’s practices determine whether Easter is a paid holiday. In some cases, the employer can offer paid time off on Easter, even if it is not specifically mentioned in the employment contract. This can be part of the company’s personnel policy or employee benefits.<\/p>\n

Public holidays in Finland<\/h2>\n

There are several public holidays in Finland, which are mostly paid. These include, for example:<\/p>\n