Question 1

How is feriepenge calculated in Denmark?

Accepted Answer

Feriepenge is calculated as 12.5% of your gross salary (ferieberettiget løn) from the earning period. This covers 5 weeks (25 days) of paid holiday per year.

Question 2

When do I receive my feriepenge?

Accepted Answer

Under the 'simultanferie' system introduced in 2020, holiday is earned and used within the same period (1 September – 31 August). Your employer pays feriepenge to FerieKonto or directly depending on your contract.

Question 3

What is AM-bidrag on feriepenge?

Accepted Answer

AM-bidrag (arbejdsmarkedsbidrag) is an 8% labor market contribution that is deducted from your feriepenge before income tax. This is a mandatory deduction.

Question 4

Do I get feriepenge if I'm on a monthly salary?

Accepted Answer

If you receive a monthly salary with paid holiday ('ferie med løn'), you receive your normal salary during vacation plus a holiday supplement (ferietillæg) of 1%. Feriepenge (12.5%) applies mainly to hourly workers or when leaving a job.

Question 5

What happens to unused feriepenge?

Accepted Answer

Unused holiday days from the 5th week can be transferred to the next holiday year or paid out, depending on your collective agreement. The first 4 weeks must generally be taken as time off.

Denmark Feriepenge Calculator 2026

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Denmark Feriepenge Calculator 2026

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