Finland Public Holidays 2026
In 2026, there are 13 public holidays across Finland. The year opens with Uudenvuodenpäivä on January 1, 2026 and closes with 2. joulupäivä on December 26, 2026. 6 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday this year, so the number of extra days away from the desk depends on the calendar.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uudenvuodenpäivä | January 1, 2026 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| Loppiainen | January 6, 2026 | Tuesday | Public holiday |
| Pitkäperjantai | April 3, 2026 | Friday | Public holiday |
| Pääsiäispäivä | April 5, 2026 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| 2. pääsiäispäivä | April 6, 2026 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Vappu | May 1, 2026 | Friday | Public holiday |
| Helatorstai | May 14, 2026 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| Helluntaipäivä | May 24, 2026 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Juhannuspäivä | June 20, 2026 | SaturdayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Pyhäinpäivä | October 31, 2026 | SaturdayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Itsenäisyyspäivä | December 6, 2026 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Joulupäivä | December 25, 2026 | Friday | Public holiday |
| 2. joulupäivä | December 26, 2026 | SaturdayWeekend | Public holiday |
April is the densest month for holidays, which tends to shape travel and shopping patterns. The table below lists every Finland public holiday for 2026 with its exact date and the weekday it falls on, so you can see the long weekends at a glance. Only nationwide public holidays are included here, which keeps the Finland calendar clean and comparable.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Finland have in 2026?
Finland has 13 national public holidays in 2026. The first is Uudenvuodenpäivä on January 1, 2026 and the last is 2. joulupäivä on December 26, 2026.
What is the first public holiday of 2026 in Finland?
The first public holiday of 2026 is Uudenvuodenpäivä, which falls on January 1, 2026, a Thursday.
What is the last public holiday of 2026 in Finland?
The final national public holiday of 2026 is 2. joulupäivä on December 26, 2026, a Saturday.
Are regional holidays included for Finland?
No. This calendar lists national public holidays only. State, provincial and regional holidays that apply to just part of Finland are not included, which keeps the list consistent across countries.
Other years for Finland
Planning further ahead or looking back? Compare the Finland public holiday calendar across years: