Updated rates for sickness, maternity, and related benefits in 2026

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Updated rates for sickness, maternity, and related benefits in 2026

Updated 2026 rates for sickness benefits, maternity benefits, G-days, and more. These new rates will apply from 1 January 2026.

Employee sickness benefits

Per week | DKK 5,085

Per hour

DKK 137.43

Maternity pay

Per week

DKK 5,085

G-days

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A whole G-day | DKK 1,017 per day

A half G-day

DKK 509 per day

Unemployment benefits

Full-time insured | DKK 22,041 per month

Part-time insured	DKK 14,694 per month
Graduate, full-time insured (with dependents)	DKK 18,074 per month
Graduate, part-time insured (with dependents)	DKK 12,049 per month
Graduate, full-time insured (without dependents)	DKK 15,759 per month
Graduate, part-time insured (without dependents)	DKK 10,506 per month

50 per cent rate (youth rate)

Full-time insured | DKK 11,021 per month

Part-time insured

DKK 7,347 per month

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