Finland Employment Guide

Finland is in Northern Europe, bordering Sweden (west), Russia (east), the Gulf of Finland (south) and Norway (north). It has ~5.5 million people; Finnish and Swedish are official, and Helsinki is the capital. Its highly developed economy is service-led, with global competitiveness in IT, papermaking, metal processing and clean energy, while forest resources and manufacturing also matter. Labor laws (per Employment Contracts Act) plus collective agreements (supplementing pay/conditions) protect wages, hours, leave and social security. Standard workweek: 37.5-40 hours (overtime needs extra pay or time off). Salaries are usually monthly (avg. €3,800 pre-tax). Laws cover paid leave and encourage flexible work, balancing interests for a fair, sustainable labor market.

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Currency

Euro (EUR)

Capital

Helsinki

Official language

Finnish and Swedish

Salary Cycle

Monthly

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Understanding Paid Time Off in Finland

In Finland, both full-time and part-time employees are entitled to 30 days of paid time off (PTO) annually. This PTO is accrued at a rate of 2.5 days per month, with the accrual period running from April 1st to March 31st of the following year. Many employees tend to take their summer holidays between May and September, while winter breaks are more common from October through April.

Public Holidays in Finland

Finland observes 13 statutory public holidays, which vary slightly by region. These holidays are recognized nationwide and include:

New Year's Day
Epiphany
Good Friday
Easter Monday
May Day
Ascension Day
Midsummer Eve
Midsummer Day
All Saints' Day
Independence Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
Boxing Day

For companies like SailGlobal, aligning holiday schedules with these dates ensures smooth operations and employee satisfaction.

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