Finland Public Holidays 2027
Complete list of all Finland public holidays 2027 with dates, day of week, and official names. Download .ics for calendar apps.
Finland Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Friday | New Year's Day — Uudenvuodenpäivä | — |
| Jan 6 | Wednesday | Epiphany — Loppiainen | Three Kings' Day |
| Mar 26 | Friday | Good Friday — Pitkäperjantai | Easter observance |
| Mar 28 | Sunday | Easter Sunday — Pääsiäispäivä | Easter observance |
| Mar 29 | Monday | Easter Monday — Toinen pääsiäispäivä | Easter observance |
| May 1 | Saturday | May Day / Labour Day — Vappu | Also Workers' Day |
| May 6 | Thursday | Ascension Day — Helatorstai | 39 days after Easter |
| Jun 25 | Friday | Midsummer Eve — Juhannusaatto | Friday on or before Jun 26 |
| Jun 26 | Saturday | Midsummer Day — Juhannus | Saturday between Jun 20–26 |
| Nov 6 | Saturday | All Saints' Day — Pyhäinpäivä | Saturday between Nov 1–7 |
| Dec 6 | Sunday | Independence Day — Itsenäisyyspäivä | Independence from Russia 1917 |
| Dec 24 | Friday | Christmas Eve — Jouluaatto | Main celebration day in Finland |
| Dec 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day — Joulupäivä | — |
| Dec 26 | Sunday | Second Day of Christmas — Tapaninpäivä | St. Stephen's Day |
Dates based on official Finnish public holiday legislation. Last updated: 2026-06-20.
About Finland Public Holidays
Finland's public holidays (pyhäpäivät) are established by the Act on Sundays and Public Holidays. The country observes a blend of Christian ecclesiastical holidays and national civil commemorations. Fixed-date holidays such as New Year's Day (January 1), Epiphany (January 6), May Day (May 1), Independence Day (December 6), and the Christmas cluster (December 24–26) fall on the same calendar date every year. Moveable feasts — Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday, and Ascension Day — are calculated relative to the Easter date, which is determined by the ecclesiastical calendar each year. Midsummer Day (Juhannus) and All Saints' Day follow a floating-Saturday rule: Midsummer Day is always the Saturday between June 20 and June 26, while All Saints' Day is the Saturday between November 1 and November 7.
Finnish public holidays carry significant cultural weight. Midsummer (Juhannus) is arguably the most beloved celebration in the country, a time when Finns traditionally head to summer cottages, light bonfires, and enjoy the near-endless daylight of the Arctic summer. Christmas Eve (December 24) is the primary celebration day of the Christmas period — families gather for the main meal and gift exchange on the evening of the 24th, making it the cultural centrepiece of the holiday season even though it is not the statutory public holiday per se. Independence Day on December 6 is marked with solemn ceremonies, presidential receptions broadcast on national television, and candles placed in windows across the country to honour those who fought for Finnish independence.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Finland has 13 official public holidays (pyhäpäivät) in 2027, covering fixed-date national holidays, Christian observances, and one moveable feast calculated from the Easter date.
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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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