🇩🇰 Leave and Benefits in
Denmark
Statutory leave entitlements and mandatory benefits for employers in Denmark — annual leave, sick leave, maternity, paternity and public holidays.
Leave Entitlements at a Glance — Denmark
Annual Leave
25 days
Sick Leave
—
Maternity Leave
52 weeks
Paternity Leave
2 weeks
Public Holidays
11 days
13th Month Pay
Not required
Statutory Leave Types
| Leave Type | Entitlement | Paid | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| annual | 25 days | Yes | 100% pay |
| sick | 52 days | Yes | 100% pay |
| maternity | 18 days | Yes | 100% pay |
| paternity | 2 days | Yes | 100% pay |
| parental | 32 days | Yes | 100% pay |
| bereavement | 1 days | Yes | 100% pay |
Public Holidays — Denmark 2026
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Maundy Thursday | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Good Friday | 3 Apr 2026 |
| Easter Sunday | 5 Apr 2026 |
| Easter Monday | 6 Apr 2026 |
| Great Prayer Day | 1 May 2026 |
| Ascension Day | 14 May 2026 |
| Whit Sunday | 24 May 2026 |
| Whit Monday | 25 May 2026 |
| Christmas Day | 25 Dec 2026 |
| Boxing Day | 26 Dec 2026 |
Mandatory Employer Benefits — Denmark
Legally required employer contributions and benefits under Denmark law.
| Benefit | Type | Employer Cost | Frequency | Tax Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
AES Employers Retraining Contribution Mandatory contribution to the Employers Retraining Contribution fund. Funds retraining programmes for employees affected by occupational diseases. | Cash | Varies | annual | Exempt |
ATP Supplementary Labour Market Pension Employer pays DKK 2,272 per full-time employee per year (2024). Employee contributes DKK 1,136. Mandatory for employees working more than 9 hours per week. | Cash | DKK 2272 | annual | Exempt |
AUB Maternity and Paternity Equalization Fund Employers contribute to the Employers Maternity Fund (AUB) to equalise maternity and paternity leave costs across employers. Rate set annually. | Cash | Varies | monthly | Exempt |
Holiday Pay (Feriepenge) Employers must pay 12.5% of gross salary as holiday pay equivalent to 5 weeks. Funds are deposited into Feriekonto on behalf of the employee. | Leave | 12.5% | monthly | Exempt |
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This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Leave entitlements in Denmark are subject to change. Always consult a qualified local employment lawyer.
About This Guide
- \u2713 Sourced from official government publications
- \u2713 Updated monthly — always current rules
- \u2713 For guidance only — not legal advice
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