Finland Public Holidays 2027
Planning dates for Finland in 2027. Check the data status for coverage, pending announcements and regional differences. Download the dates listed below as ICS.
Finland Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Friday | New Year's Day | — |
| Jan 6 | Wednesday | Epiphany | Three Kings' Day |
| Mar 26 | Friday | Good Friday | Easter observance |
| Mar 28 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Easter observance |
| Mar 29 | Monday | Easter Monday | Easter observance |
| May 1 | Saturday | May Day | Also Workers' Day |
| May 6 | Thursday | Ascension Day | 39 days after Easter |
| May 16 | Sunday | Whit Sunday (Pentecost) | Statutory holiday |
| Jun 26 | Saturday | Midsummer Day | Saturday between Jun 20–26 |
| Nov 6 | Saturday | All Saints' Day | Saturday between Nov 1–7 |
| Dec 6 | Monday | Independence Day | Independence from Russia 1917 |
| Dec 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day | — |
| Dec 26 | Sunday | Second Day of Christmas | St. Stephen's Day |
Dates based on official Finnish public holiday legislation. Last updated: 2026-10-03.
Holiday calendar coverage
Church and national holidays are listed; Midsummer Eve and Christmas Eve are paid days off under many collective agreements, rather than general statutory public holidays.
Frequently Asked Questions
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This page lists 13 distinct dates for 2027. Church and national holidays are listed; Midsummer Eve and Christmas Eve are paid days off under many collective agreements, rather than general statutory public holidays.
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Finnish Independence Day (Itsenäisyyspäivä) falls on Sunday, 6 December 2027. It commemorates Finland's declaration of independence from Russia on 6 December 1917 and is one of the most important national holidays of the year.
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The status widget at the top of this page automatically detects today's date using Europe/Helsinki timezone and checks only the 2027 dates listed on this page; it cannot determine holiday status for a different year.
Long weekends in 2027
Calculated from the holidays listed on this page and a Saturday–Sunday weekend. Regional schedules and employer rules may differ.
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