Holidays · Finland
Finland Public Holidays 2026
🇫🇮 Complete list of national and public holidays in Finland for 2026 and 2027. Includes dates, weekdays, and notes on regional variations where relevant.
2026
| Date | Holiday | Day | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Uudenvuodenpäivä (New Year) | Thursday | national |
| January 6, 2026 | Loppiainen (Epiphany) | Tuesday | national |
| April 3, 2026 | Pitkäperjantai (Good Friday) | Friday | national |
| April 5, 2026 | Pääsiäispäivä (Easter Sunday) | Sunday | national |
| April 6, 2026 | Toinen pääsiäispäivä (Easter Monday) | Monday | national |
| May 1, 2026 | Vappu (Labour Day) | Friday | national |
| May 14, 2026 | Helatorstai (Ascension) | Thursday | national |
| June 27, 2026 | Juhannuspäivä (Midsummer) Saturday between Jun 20–26 |
Saturday | national |
| October 3, 2026 | Pyhäinpäivä (All Saints) Saturday between Oct 31–Nov 6 |
Saturday | national |
| December 6, 2026 | Itsenäisyyspäivä (Independence) | Sunday | national |
| December 25, 2026 | Joulupäivä (Christmas) | Friday | national |
| December 26, 2026 | Tapaninpäivä (Boxing Day) | Saturday | national |
2027
| Date | Holiday | Day | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 | Uudenvuodenpäivä (New Year) | Friday | national |
| January 6, 2027 | Loppiainen (Epiphany) | Wednesday | national |
| March 26, 2027 | Pitkäperjantai (Good Friday) | Friday | national |
| March 28, 2027 | Pääsiäispäivä (Easter Sunday) | Sunday | national |
| March 29, 2027 | Toinen pääsiäispäivä (Easter Monday) | Monday | national |
| May 1, 2027 | Vappu (Labour Day) | Saturday | national |
| May 6, 2027 | Helatorstai (Ascension) | Thursday | national |
| June 26, 2027 | Juhannuspäivä (Midsummer) Saturday between Jun 20–26 |
Saturday | national |
| October 2, 2027 | Pyhäinpäivä (All Saints) Saturday between Oct 31–Nov 6 |
Saturday | national |
| December 6, 2027 | Itsenäisyyspäivä (Independence) | Monday | national |
| December 25, 2027 | Joulupäivä (Christmas) | Saturday | national |
| December 26, 2027 | Tapaninpäivä (Boxing Day) | Sunday | national |
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Finland have?
12 in 2026.
What's the biggest holiday in Finland?
Christmas Day and the new-year period.
Are banks closed on these days in Finland?
Generally yes — banks observe the national/public holiday calendar. International business should plan around these dates to avoid payment-settlement delays.