National and Public Holidays in Finland (2026) 🇫🇮

Q: When is the next public holiday in Finland?

The next public holiday in Finland is All Saints' Day on Saturday, October 31, 2026 — in 119 days.

Q: How many public holidays does Finland have in 2026?

Finland has 15 public holidays in 2026.

Q: What was the most recent public holiday in Finland?

The most recent public holiday in Finland was Midsummer Day on Saturday, June 20, 2026 — 14 days ago.

Q: What are the upcoming public holidays in Finland?

The next 5 public holidays in Finland:Saturday, October 31, 2026: All Saints' DaySunday, December 6, 2026: Independence DayThursday, December 24, 2026: Christmas EveFriday, December 25, 2026: Christmas DaySaturday, December 26, 2026: Second Day of Christmas

Q: How does Finland's holiday count compare to its neighbours?

Finland has 15 public holidays this year. Neighbours for comparison:Norway: 12 public holidaysRussia: 14 public holidaysSweden: 66 public holidays

Q: How many public holidays does Finland have in 2027?

Finland will have 15 public holidays in 2027.

Q: Does Finland have state or provincial holidays too?

Yes — Finland has 19 additional state, provincial or regional holidays that are not nationally observed. These vary by subdivision; check our country page for the full list.

Finland observes 15 public holidays this year, with 15 scheduled for 2027. The next public holiday is All Saints' Day. The most recent was Midsummer Day.

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This year, Finland observes 15 public holidays, with 15 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is All Saints' Day on 31 Oct. The most recently passed holiday was Midsummer Day. Click here to see the 2027 Public Holidays for Finland.

2026 National Holidays in Finland

Date		Holiday Name
31 Oct	Saturday	All Saints' Day
6 Dec	Sunday	Independence Day
24 Dec	Thursday	Christmas Eve
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Saturday	Second Day of Christmas

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Holidays in different states:

Federal Holidays
Birkaland
Egentliga Finland
Egentliga Tavastland
Kainuu
Kymenlaakso
Ahvenanmaan maakunta
Lappi
Keski-Suomi
Keski-Pohjanmaa
Norra Karelen
Norra Savolax
Norra Österbotten
Nyland
Päijänne-Tavastland
Satakunta
Etelä-Karjala
Etelä-Savo
Etelä-Pohjanmaa
Pohjanmaa

State & Regional Holidays in Finland

Birkaland Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
31 Oct	Saturday	All Saints' Day
6 Dec	Sunday	Independence Day
24 Dec	Thursday	Christmas Eve
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Saturday	Second Day of Christmas

Egentliga Finland Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
31 Oct	Saturday	All Saints' Day
6 Dec	Sunday	Independence Day
24 Dec	Thursday	Christmas Eve
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Saturday	Second Day of Christmas

Egentliga Tavastland Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
31 Oct	Saturday	All Saints' Day
6 Dec	Sunday	Independence Day
24 Dec	Thursday	Christmas Eve
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Saturday	Second Day of Christmas

Kainuu Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
31 Oct	Saturday	All Saints' Day
6 Dec	Sunday	Independence Day
24 Dec	Thursday	Christmas Eve
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Saturday	Second Day of Christmas

Kymenlaakso Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
31 Oct	Saturday	All Saints' Day
6 Dec	Sunday	Independence Day
24 Dec	Thursday	Christmas Eve
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Saturday	Second Day of Christmas

Ahvenanmaan maakunta Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
31 Oct	Saturday	All Saints' Day
6 Dec	Sunday	Independence Day
24 Dec	Thursday	Christmas Eve
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Saturday	Second Day of Christmas

Lappi Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
31 Oct	Saturday	All Saints' Day
6 Dec	Sunday	Independence Day
24 Dec	Thursday	Christmas Eve
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Saturday	Second Day of Christmas

Keski-Suomi Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
31 Oct	Saturday	All Saints' Day
6 Dec	Sunday	Independence Day
24 Dec	Thursday	Christmas Eve
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Saturday	Second Day of Christmas

Keski-Pohjanmaa Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
31 Oct	Saturday	All Saints' Day
6 Dec	Sunday	Independence Day
24 Dec	Thursday	Christmas Eve
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Saturday	Second Day of Christmas

Norra Karelen Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
31 Oct	Saturday	All Saints' Day
6 Dec	Sunday	Independence Day
24 Dec	Thursday	Christmas Eve
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Saturday	Second Day of Christmas

Norra Savolax Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
31 Oct	Saturday	All Saints' Day
6 Dec	Sunday	Independence Day
24 Dec	Thursday	Christmas Eve
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Saturday	Second Day of Christmas

Norra Österbotten Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
31 Oct	Saturday	All Saints' Day
6 Dec	Sunday	Independence Day
24 Dec	Thursday	Christmas Eve
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Saturday	Second Day of Christmas

Nyland Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
31 Oct	Saturday	All Saints' Day
6 Dec	Sunday	Independence Day
24 Dec	Thursday	Christmas Eve
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Saturday	Second Day of Christmas

Päijänne-Tavastland Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
31 Oct	Saturday	All Saints' Day
6 Dec	Sunday	Independence Day
24 Dec	Thursday	Christmas Eve
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Saturday	Second Day of Christmas

Satakunta Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
31 Oct	Saturday	All Saints' Day
6 Dec	Sunday	Independence Day
24 Dec	Thursday	Christmas Eve
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Saturday	Second Day of Christmas

Etelä-Karjala Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
31 Oct	Saturday	All Saints' Day
6 Dec	Sunday	Independence Day
24 Dec	Thursday	Christmas Eve
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Saturday	Second Day of Christmas

Etelä-Savo Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
31 Oct	Saturday	All Saints' Day
6 Dec	Sunday	Independence Day
24 Dec	Thursday	Christmas Eve
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Saturday	Second Day of Christmas

Etelä-Pohjanmaa Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
31 Oct	Saturday	All Saints' Day
6 Dec	Sunday	Independence Day
24 Dec	Thursday	Christmas Eve
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Saturday	Second Day of Christmas

Pohjanmaa Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
31 Oct	Saturday	All Saints' Day
6 Dec	Sunday	Independence Day
24 Dec	Thursday	Christmas Eve
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Saturday	Second Day of Christmas

Frequently Asked Questions about Holidays in Finland

When is the next public holiday in Finland?

The next public holiday in Finland is All Saints' Day on Saturday, October 31, 2026 — in 119 days.

Is today a public holiday in Finland?

No — today (Saturday, July 4, 2026) is not a public holiday in Finland.

How many public holidays does Finland have in 2026?

Finland has 15 public holidays in 2026.

What was the most recent public holiday in Finland?

The most recent public holiday in Finland was Midsummer Day on Saturday, June 20, 2026 — 14 days ago.

What are the upcoming public holidays in Finland?

The next 5 public holidays in Finland:

Saturday, October 31, 2026: All Saints' Day
Sunday, December 6, 2026: Independence Day
Thursday, December 24, 2026: Christmas Eve
Friday, December 25, 2026: Christmas Day
Saturday, December 26, 2026: Second Day of Christmas

How does Finland's holiday count compare to its neighbours?

Finland has 15 public holidays this year. Neighbours for comparison:

Norway: 12 public holidays
Russia: 14 public holidays
Sweden: 66 public holidays

How many public holidays does Finland have in 2027?

Finland will have 15 public holidays in 2027.

Does Finland have state or provincial holidays too?

Yes — Finland has 19 additional state, provincial or regional holidays that are not nationally observed. These vary by subdivision; check our country page for the full list.