Updated rates for sickness, maternity, and related benefits in 2026
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Tax, HR Consultancy
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
G-days
| 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 |
Azets is an international group offering support in finance, payroll, consultancy and business services. With over 9,000 employees across our offices, we assist companies and organisations of all sizes and sectors in developing their business and realising their commercial potential.
