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Finland public holidays 2026
All 13 public holidays in Finland in 2026, with dates, official status and which ones make a long weekend.
Public holidays close banks, offices and many shops; the Midsummer weekend and Christmas are the quietest, when even grocery hours shrink.
Every holiday in 2026
| Date | Holiday | Type | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 1 Jan | New Year's Day | Public holiday | Bridge day possible |
| Tue, 6 Jan | Epiphany | Public holiday | Bridge day possible |
| Fri, 3 Apr | Good Friday | Public holiday | Long weekend |
| Sun, 5 Apr | Easter Sunday | Public holiday | On a weekend |
| Mon, 6 Apr | Easter Monday | Public holiday | Long weekend |
| Fri, 1 May | May Day (Vappu) | Public holiday | Long weekend |
| Thu, 14 May | Ascension Day | Public holiday | Bridge day possible |
| Sun, 24 May | Whit Sunday (Pentecost) | Public holiday | On a weekend |
| Fri, 19 Jun | Midsummer Eve | Widely observed | Long weekend |
| Sat, 20 Jun | Midsummer Day | Public holiday | On a weekend |
| Sat, 31 Oct | All Saints' Day | Public holiday | On a weekend |
| Sun, 6 Dec | Independence Day | Public holiday | On a weekend |
| Thu, 24 Dec | Christmas Eve | Widely observed | Bridge day possible |
| Fri, 25 Dec | Christmas Day | Public holiday | Long weekend |
| Sat, 26 Dec | St Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) | Public holiday | On a weekend |
Long weekends and bridge days
Holidays that fall on a Friday or Monday give a three-day weekend on their own. When one lands on a Tuesday or Thursday, taking the single day in between — a "bridge day" — turns it into a four-day break. The notes column above flags which is which for 2026.
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Source: Curated from Finland's official public-holiday calendar; moveable dates were derived and verified. · checked 2026-09-04
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in Finland in 2026?
13 official public holidays, plus a couple of widely observed eves. The table lists them all.
When is Christmas Day 2026 in Finland?
25 December 2026, with Christmas Eve and Boxing Day around it — see the table for the exact days of the week.
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