Holidays in Finland in 2026

This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Finland in 2026. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Finland.

Holiday name Holiday location / Date Holiday type
New Year's Day Finland
January 1 2026, Thursday
National
Epiphany Finland
January 6 2026, Tuesday
National
Valentine's Day Finland
February 14 2026, Saturday
Observance
March Equinox Finland
March 20 2026, Friday
Seasonal
Good Friday Finland
April 3 2026, Friday
National
Easter Sunday Finland
April 5 2026, Sunday
Observance
Easter Monday Finland
April 6 2026, Monday
National
May Day Finland
May 1 2026, Friday
National
Mother's Day Finland
May 10 2026, Sunday
Observance
Ascension Day Finland
May 14 2026, Thursday
National
Whit Sunday Finland
May 24 2026, Sunday
Observance
Midsummer Eve Finland
June 19 2026, Friday
National
Midsummer Finland
June 20 2026, Saturday
National
June Solstice Finland
June 21 2026, Sunday
Seasonal
September Equinox Finland
September 23 2026, Wednesday
Seasonal
All Saints' Day Finland
October 31 2026, Saturday
National
Father's Day Finland
November 8 2026, Sunday
Observance
Independence Day Finland
December 6 2026, Sunday
National
December Solstice Finland
December 21 2026, Monday
Seasonal
Christmas Eve Finland
December 24 2026, Thursday
National
Christmas Day Finland
December 25 2026, Friday
National
Boxing Day Finland
December 26 2026, Saturday
National
New Year's Eve Finland
December 31 2026, Thursday
Observance