Public Holidays in Finland 2026
13 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Finland's statutory holiday calendar is strongly connected to the Lutheran Christian calendar, with Independence Day and May Day as major civic exceptions.
Finland Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Jan 6 | Tuesday | Epiphany |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| Apr 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Friday | May Day |
| May 14 | Thursday | Ascension Day |
| May 24 | Sunday | Whit Sunday |
| Jun 20 | Saturday | Midsummer Day |
| Oct 31 | Saturday | All Saints' Day |
| Dec 6 | Sunday | Independence Day |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day |
The table focuses on statutory national holidays. Common workplace closure days such as Christmas Eve and Midsummer Eve are not added as separate statutory holidays.
Midsummer and Independence Day 2026
Midsummer Day is always a Saturday between 20 and 26 June. Independence Day is fixed on 6 December and is one of Finland's most significant national dates.
Holiday Rules in Finland
Several culturally important closure days, especially Midsummer Eve and Christmas Eve, are not identical to statutory public holidays. Workplace agreements can still make them days off in practice.
Finland Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Midsummer Day is always a Saturday.
- Independence Day is 6 December.
- Christmas Eve is widely observed but is not listed here as a statutory public holiday.
- Finland has Finnish and Swedish as national languages.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Finland Independence Day?
It is observed on 6 December.
Is Midsummer Eve a statutory public holiday?
Not in the same statutory sense as Midsummer Day, although many workplaces close.
When is Midsummer Day in 2027?
It falls on Saturday 26 June 2027.
Is All Saints' Day fixed to one date?
No. It falls on a Saturday between 31 October and 6 November.
Sources & methodology
View sources used for this page
Official Finnish foreign-service 2026 calendar including Finnish statutory holidays.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source hierarchy: government, statutory or institutional material is the primary reference. Timeanddate is retained only as an independent cross-check; later official declarations take precedence.