FINLAND · 2026 PLANNER
Finland public holidays in 2026
All the dates and weekdays in one calm, practical view—plus the common non-working eves that matter when you plan travel, meetings, and time off.
THE FULL LIST
2026 dates and weekdays
Public holiday Common day off
New Year's Day
Thursday · Uudenvuodenpäivä
Epiphany
Tuesday · Loppiainen
Good Friday
Friday · Pitkäperjantai
Easter Sunday
Sunday · Pääsiäispäivä
Easter Monday
Monday · Toinen pääsiäispäivä
May Day
Friday · Vappu
Ascension Day
Thursday · Helatorstai
Pentecost
Sunday · Helluntaipäivä
Midsummer Eve
Friday · Juhannusaatto
Midsummer Day
Saturday · Juhannuspäivä
All Saints' Day
Saturday · Pyhäinpäivä
Independence Day
Sunday · Itsenäisyyspäivä
Christmas Eve
Thursday · Jouluaatto
Christmas Day
Friday · Joulupäivä
Boxing Day
Saturday · Tapaninpäivä
PLAN SMARTER
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Easter
Good Friday on 3 April and Easter Monday on 6 April create a four-day break around the weekend.
May Day
May Day falls on Friday 1 May, creating a natural three-day weekend for many Monday–Friday workers.
Ascension
Ascension Day is Thursday 14 May. Taking Friday off can connect it to the weekend.
Christmas
Christmas Eve is Thursday and Christmas Day is Friday. Practices for Christmas Eve depend on your workplace or agreement.
GOOD TO KNOW
Public holiday or common day off?
Christmas Eve and Midsummer Eve are widely treated as non-working days, but they are not church public holidays. Whether you are entitled to paid time off can depend on your employment contract and collective agreement. Shops, transport, and services may use holiday schedules, so check the provider before travelling.
Dates checked against the University of Helsinki Almanac Office. This planner is general information, not employment-law advice.
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