Finland Public Holidays 2026, 2027 & 2028: Key Dates and Travel Ideas

Public holidays and vacations in Finland

Holiday	2026	2027	2028
New Year’s Day	Thu 1 Jan 2026	Fri 1 Jan 2027	Sat 1 Jan 2028
Epiphany	Tue 6 Jan 2026	Wed 6 Jan 2027	Thu 6 Jan 2028
Good Friday	Fri 3 Apr 2026	Fri 26 Mar 2027	Fri 14 Apr 2028
Easter Sunday	Sun 5 Apr 2026	Sun 28 Mar 2027	Sun 16 Apr 2028
Easter Monday	Mon 6 Apr 2026	Mon 29 Mar 2027	Mon 17 Apr 2028
May Day (Vappu)	Fri 1 May 2026	Sat 1 May 2027	Mon 1 May 2028
Ascension Day	Thu 14 May 2026	Thu 6 May 2027	Thu 25 May 2028
Whit Sunday (Pentecost)	Sun 24 May 2026	Sun 16 May 2027	Sun 4 Jun 2028
Midsummer Eve	Fri 19 Jun 2026	Fri 25 Jun 2027	Fri 23 Jun 2028
Midsummer Day	Sat 20 Jun 2026	Sat 26 Jun 2027	Sat 24 Jun 2028
All Saints’ Day	Sat 31 Oct 2026	Sat 6 Nov 2027	Sat 4 Nov 2028
Independence Day	Sun 6 Dec 2026	Mon 6 Dec 2027	Wed 6 Dec 2028
Christmas Eve	Thu 24 Dec 2026	Fri 24 Dec 2027	Sun 24 Dec 2028
Christmas Day	Fri 25 Dec 2026	Sat 25 Dec 2027	Mon 25 Dec 2028
Boxing Day (St Stephen’s Day)	Sat 26 Dec 2026	Sun 26 Dec 2027	Tue 26 Dec 2028

Finland has 13–15 national public holidays, plus observances like Christmas Eve and Midsummer Eve, which are not official public holidays everywhere but are widely respected (many businesses close).
Midsummer (Juhannus) in late June is one of the most important Finnish celebrations, with bonfires, lakeside gatherings, and midnight sun festivities.
Christmas is celebrated over three days (24–26 December), with Christmas Eve being the most significant for families.
May Day (Vappu) is a major spring festival, especially in Helsinki, with parades, student traditions, and picnics.
Travel peaks: Midsummer, Christmas, and Easter. Expect closures of shops, restaurants, and public services.
Quieter options: Early May and late August are excellent for travel — long days, mild weather, and fewer crowds.