Public holidays in Finland 2026 and 2027
Finland has 15 public holidays in 2027. Every national holiday for 2026 and 2027 is listed below with its date and day of the week.
Public holidays in Finland 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | New Year's Day |
| Tue, Jan 6, 2026 | Epiphany |
| Fri, Apr 3, 2026 | Good Friday |
| Sun, Apr 5, 2026 | Easter Sunday |
| Mon, Apr 6, 2026 | Easter Monday |
| Fri, May 1, 2026 | May Day |
| Thu, May 14, 2026 | Ascension Day |
| Sun, May 24, 2026 | Pentecost |
| Fri, Jun 19, 2026 | Midsummer Eve |
| Sat, Jun 20, 2026 | Midsummer Day |
| Sat, Oct 31, 2026 | All Saints' Day |
| Sun, Dec 6, 2026 | Independence Day |
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 | Christmas Eve |
| Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day |
| Sat, Dec 26, 2026 | Second Day of Christmas |
Public holidays in Finland 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | New Year's Day |
| Wed, Jan 6, 2027 | Epiphany |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | Good Friday |
| Sun, Mar 28, 2027 | Easter Sunday |
| Mon, Mar 29, 2027 | Easter Monday |
| Sat, May 1, 2027 | May Day |
| Thu, May 6, 2027 | Ascension Day |
| Sun, May 16, 2027 | Pentecost |
| Fri, Jun 25, 2027 | Midsummer Eve |
| Sat, Jun 26, 2027 | Midsummer Day |
| Sat, Nov 6, 2027 | All Saints' Day |
| Mon, Dec 6, 2027 | Independence Day |
| Fri, Dec 24, 2027 | Christmas Eve |
| Sat, Dec 25, 2027 | Christmas Day |
| Sun, Dec 26, 2027 | Second Day of Christmas |
Holiday data from the open-source holidays project.
Seasons in Finland
Finland is in the Northern Hemisphere, so its seasons follow the usual northern calendar.
| Season | Months (meteorological) | Astronomical start |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | March, April, May | March 20, 2027 (equinox) |
| Summer | June, July, August | June 21, 2027 (solstice) |
| Fall (autumn) | September, October, November | September 23, 2027 (equinox) |
| Winter | December, January, February | December 21, 2026 (solstice) |
See the equinox, summer solstice and winter solstice pages for exact times.
Questions people ask
How many public holidays does Finland have in 2027?
15 days in 2027 are public holidays in Finland, counting days that are moved or observed on another date.
What is the next public holiday in Finland?
The next one is shown at the top of this page and updates every day. The full lists for 2026 and 2027 are below.
Are these holidays the same everywhere in Finland?
These are the national public holidays. Some states, provinces or regions add their own days, and banks or schools may follow a slightly different list.
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