Public holidays

🇫🇮Finland 2025

Public holidays
15
in 2025
Next holiday
New Year's Day
Jan 1
Long weekends
5
Mon & Fri holidays
On a weekend
5
fall Sat/Sun
Holidays by month
Where they cluster across the year
2
J
F
M
3
A
2
M
3
J
J
A
S
O
1
N
4
D
Year at a glance
Every holiday on the calendar line
JanMarMayJulSepNov
Upcoming this year
Already passed
Today
All holidays
1
Jan
New Year's Day
Wednesday · Uudenvuodenpäivä
Public
6
Jan
Epiphany
Monday · Loppiainen
Public
18
Apr
Good Friday
Friday · Pitkäperjantai
Public
20
Apr
Easter Sunday
Sunday · Pääsiäispäivä
Public
21
Apr
Easter Monday
Monday · Toinen pääsiäispäivä
Public
1
May
May Day
Thursday · Vappu
Public
29
May
Ascension Day
Thursday · Helatorstai
Public
8
Jun
Pentecost
Sunday · Helluntaipäivä
Public
20
Jun
Midsummer Eve
Friday · Juhannusaatto
Public
21
Jun
Midsummer Day
Saturday · Juhannuspäivä
Public
1
Nov
All Saints' Day
Saturday · Pyhäinpäivä
Public
6
Dec
Independence Day
Saturday · Itsenäisyyspäivä
Public
24
Dec
Christmas Eve
Wednesday · Jouluaatto
Public
25
Dec
Christmas Day
Thursday · Joulupäivä
Public
26
Dec
St. Stephen's Day
Friday · Tapaninpäivä
Public
Source: Nager.Date public holiday API

About public holidays in Finland

In 2025, Finland has 15 official public holidays. The month with the most holidays is December, with 4. 6 months have no public holiday at all.

There are 5 potential long weekends this year, from holidays landing on a Monday or Friday. Meanwhile, 5 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday.

The longest stretch without a public holiday runs from Midsummer Day (June 21) to All Saints' Day (November 1): 133 days.

The first holiday of the year is New Year's Day (January 1) and the last is St. Stephen's Day (December 26).

Long weekends in 2025
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
Epiphany
January 6 · Monday
Good Friday
April 18 · Friday
Easter Monday
April 21 · Monday
Midsummer Eve
June 20 · Friday
St. Stephen's Day
December 26 · Friday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Finland have in 2025?+
Finland has 15 official public holidays in 2025, with December being the busiest month (4).
What is the first public holiday of 2025 in Finland?+
The first public holiday of 2025 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in Finland in 2025?+
5 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.
Which 2025 holidays fall on a weekend in Finland?+
5 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: Easter Sunday (April 20), Pentecost (June 8), Midsummer Day (June 21), All Saints' Day (November 1), Independence Day (December 6).