Public holiday calendar
Public holidays: Finland
Stored dates cover the current and following year. Each entry states national or regional scope and substitute dates; local exceptions are not exhaustively covered.
Public holidays
| Date | Holiday | Type | Customs closed | Transport affected | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | National | |||
| Jan 6, 2026 | Epiphany | National | |||
| Apr 3, 2026 | Good Friday | National | |||
| Apr 5, 2026 | Easter Sunday | National | |||
| Apr 6, 2026 | Easter Monday | National | |||
| May 1, 2026 | May Day (Vappu) | National | |||
| May 14, 2026 | Ascension Day | National | |||
| May 24, 2026 | Whit Sunday | National | |||
| Jun 20, 2026 | Midsummer Day | National | Midsummer (incl. Juhannusaatto on the eve) largely shuts down Finnish business and transport; many companies already close on Friday. | ||
| Oct 31, 2026 | All Saints' Day | National | |||
| Dec 6, 2026 | Independence Day | National | |||
| Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | National | Jouluaatto (24 Dec) is not a statutory holiday, but most businesses are de facto closed. | ||
| Dec 26, 2026 | St. Stephen's Day | National |
New Year's Day
Jan 1, 2026
Epiphany
Jan 6, 2026
Good Friday
Apr 3, 2026
Easter Sunday
Apr 5, 2026
Easter Monday
Apr 6, 2026
May Day (Vappu)
May 1, 2026
Ascension Day
May 14, 2026
Whit Sunday
May 24, 2026
Midsummer Day
Jun 20, 2026
Midsummer (incl. Juhannusaatto on the eve) largely shuts down Finnish business and transport; many companies already close on Friday.
All Saints' Day
Oct 31, 2026
Independence Day
Dec 6, 2026
Christmas Day
Dec 25, 2026
Jouluaatto (24 Dec) is not a statutory holiday, but most businesses are de facto closed.
St. Stephen's Day
Dec 26, 2026
Sources: https://almanakka.helsinki.fi/en/flag-days-and-holidays-in-finland-2026/ · https://almanakka.helsinki.fi/en/
A public holiday does not establish a customs closure or driving ban. Confirm cut-off times, clearance and terminal or warehouse opening hours with the responsible operator.