How parental leave is in Finland: Duration: A total of 320 weekdays (approx. 13.5 months), of which each parent has a quota of 160 days. Transferability: From your own 160-day quota, you may transfer up to 63 days to the other parent, another caregiver in the family, or your partner. Flexibility: The leave can be taken in several periods until the child turns 2 years old. Pregnancy leave: The birth parent first takes 40 weekdays of pregnancy leave, after which the parental allowance period begins. Simultaneity: Parents can be on parental leave at the same time for up to 18 weekdays.