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Finland Public Holidays

Most Finnish public holidays derive from the Lutheran Christian calendar, with the movable feasts such as Easter and Ascension set by the ecclesiastical calculation, alongside a few fixed national days. The dates are established in Finnish law and, where a holiday is tied to Easter, they shift each year.

Last updated 3 July 2026.

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All Saints' Day

31 October 2026 (Saturday), in 120 days

Upcoming public holidays

The holidays that matter most in Finland

Independence Day

Independence Day (6 December) marks Finland's declaration of independence from Russia in 1917 and is observed as a solemn national day.

Midsummer

Midsummer (Juhannus) is tied to the summer solstice, with Midsummer Day falling on the Saturday between 20 and 26 June.

May Day

May Day (Vappu, 1 May) combines an international labour day with a long-standing spring and student celebration.

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How public holidays work in Finland

Finnish public holidays are observed on their calendar date and are not moved, so a holiday falling at the weekend does not create a substitute day off. Public holidays are the days most workplaces and schools in Finland treat as days off, so they shape when people travel, book time away and plan around childcare. Religious holidays and wider observances sit alongside them. They are not always days off, but they are dates many households still mark. Each year page lists the public and religious holidays in full, and OneHaus keeps the complete set current in your shared home calendar.

Get Finland holidays in your shared calendar, automatically

Stop copying dates across by hand. OneHaus subscribes your whole home to Finland's national and religious holidays, keeps them current, and shares them on iPhone and in any browser. Start with a free 30-day trial, no card needed, then one subscription covers everyone in your home.

Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays does Finland have?

Finland has 13 public holidays in 2026. Open a year below to see each one with its date and day of the week.

When is the next holiday in Finland?

The next holiday is All Saints' Day on 31 October 2026 (Saturday).

Can I add Finland holidays to my calendar?

Yes. OneHaus subscribes your whole home to Finland's holidays and keeps them up to date, so they show up in your shared calendar on iPhone and in any browser. Start with a free 30-day trial, no card needed, then one subscription covers everyone in your home.