Finland public holidays 2026
Next public holiday (Finland): Independence Day, on Sunday, December 6, 2026, 32 days from now.
- Public holidays
- 11
- On a weekend
- 4
- Long weekends
- 3
Finland public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| January 6 | Tuesday | Epiphany |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 14 | Thursday | Ascension Day |
| June 20 | Saturday | Midsummer Day |
| October 31 | Saturday | All Saints' Day |
| December 6 | Sunday | Independence Day |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| December 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day |
Long weekends and bridge days 2026
- January 1 – January 44 days off · if you take Friday January 2 off
- January 3 – January 64 days off · if you take Monday January 5 off
- April 3 – April 64 days off
- May 1 – May 33 days off
- May 14 – May 174 days off · if you take Friday May 15 off
- December 25 – December 273 days off
Other dates (not official days off)
| April 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| May 10 | Sunday | Mother's Day |
| May 24 | Sunday | Pentecost |
| June 19 | Friday | Midsummer Eve |
| November 8 | Sunday | Father's Day |
| December 24 | Thursday | Christmas Eve |
| December 31 | Thursday | New Year's Eve |
National public holidays. Regional holidays, bridge days decreed each year and Islamic dates (set by moon sighting) may differ. Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0).
Other years
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Finland have in 2026?
Finland has 11 public holidays in 2026; 4 of them fall on a weekend.
When is the next public holiday in Finland?
Next public holiday (Finland): Independence Day, on Sunday, December 6, 2026, 32 days from now.
How many long weekends are there in 2026?
In 2026, Finland has 3 long weekends of three days or more, and 3 more if you take one bridge day off.