Question 1

What is feriepenger?

Accepted Answer

Feriepenger is holiday pay in Norway. By law, your employer must set aside a portion of your gross earnings to pay you during your vacation period. The standard rate is 10.2% of the previous year's gross earnings.

Question 2

When are feriepenger paid out?

Accepted Answer

Feriepenger are typically paid out in June, before the main summer holiday period. Some employers pay it alongside regular salary, while others pay it as a lump sum.

Question 3

Why is the rate higher for workers over 60?

Accepted Answer

Workers over 60 are entitled to an extra week of holiday (6 weeks total instead of 5). To compensate, the feriepenger rate is 12.5% instead of 10.2%.

Question 4

Are feriepenger taxable in Norway?

Accepted Answer

Yes, feriepenger are subject to income tax. However, in the month feriepenger are paid (usually June), no tax is deducted from the payment. Instead, the tax is spread across the other 11 months.

Question 5

What if I have a collective agreement?

Accepted Answer

Many collective agreements (tariffavtale) provide an extra contractual holiday week, bringing the rate to 12% for workers under 60 and 14.3% for workers over 60. Check your employment contract.

Norway Feriepenger Calculator 2026

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Norway Feriepenger Calculator 2026

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