Public holidays

🇫🇮Finland 2028

Public holidays
15
in 2028
Next holiday
New Year's Day
Jan 1
Long weekends
5
Mon & Fri holidays
On a weekend
6
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
Saturday · Uudenvuodenpäivä
Public
6
Jan
Epiphany
Thursday · Loppiainen
Public
14
Apr
Good Friday
Friday · Pitkäperjantai
Public
16
Apr
Easter Sunday
Sunday · Pääsiäispäivä
Public
17
Apr
Easter Monday
Monday · Toinen pääsiäispäivä
Public
1
May
May Day
Monday · Vappu
Public
25
May
Ascension Day
Thursday · Helatorstai
Public
4
Jun
Pentecost
Sunday · Helluntaipäivä
Public
23
Jun
Midsummer Eve
Friday · Juhannusaatto
Public
24
Jun
Midsummer Day
Saturday · Juhannuspäivä
Public
4
Nov
All Saints' Day
Saturday · Pyhäinpäivä
Public
6
Dec
Independence Day
Wednesday · Itsenäisyyspäivä
Public
24
Dec
Christmas Eve
Sunday · Jouluaatto
Public
25
Dec
Christmas Day
Monday · Joulupäivä
Public
26
Dec
St. Stephen's Day
Tuesday · Tapaninpäivä
Public
Source: Nager.Date public holiday API

About public holidays in Finland

In 2028, 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, 6 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday.

The longest stretch without a public holiday runs from Midsummer Day (June 24) to All Saints' Day (November 4): 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 2028
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
Good Friday
April 14 · Friday
Easter Monday
April 17 · Monday
May Day
May 1 · Monday
Midsummer Eve
June 23 · Friday
Christmas Day
December 25 · Monday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Finland have in 2028?+
Finland has 15 official public holidays in 2028, with December being the busiest month (4).
What is the first public holiday of 2028 in Finland?+
The first public holiday of 2028 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in Finland in 2028?+
5 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.
Which 2028 holidays fall on a weekend in Finland?+
6 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: New Year's Day (January 1), Easter Sunday (April 16), Pentecost (June 4), Midsummer Day (June 24), All Saints' Day (November 4), Christmas Eve (December 24).