| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2027-01-01 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2027-01-06 | Epiphany | National |
| 2027-03-26 | Good Friday | National |
| 2027-03-28 | Easter Sunday | National |
| 2027-03-29 | Easter Monday | National |
| 2027-05-01 | May Day | National |
| 2027-05-06 | Ascension Day | National |
| 2027-05-16 | Pentecost | National |
| 2027-06-25 | Midsummer Eve | National |
| 2027-06-26 | Midsummer Day | National |
| 2027-11-06 | All Saints' Day | National |
| 2027-12-06 | Independence Day | National |
| 2027-12-24 | Christmas Eve | National |
| 2027-12-25 | Christmas Day | National |
| 2027-12-26 | Second Day of Christmas | National |
How many public holidays does Finland have in 2027?
Finland has 15 public holidays in 2027: 15 national holidays. The dates run from 1 January 2027 to 26 December 2027, and no public holiday falls in February, April, July, August, September, October. Observances and regional holidays are listed separately and are not counted.
Wondering how that stacks up globally? See how Finland's public holiday count compares.
For the wider picture, browse the 2027 calendar across 191 countries.
Long weekends in Finland 2027
Finland's public holidays create 5 long weekends in 2027 - runs of three or more consecutive days off, each built around a holiday that touches a weekend.
- Fri 1 - Sun 3 January: New Year's Day (3-day weekend, Friday 1 January to Sunday 3 January).
- Fri 26 - Mon 29 March: Good Friday (4-day weekend, Friday 26 March to Monday 29 March).
- Fri 25 - Sun 27 June: Midsummer Eve (3-day weekend, Friday 25 June to Sunday 27 June).
- Sat 4 - Mon 6 December: Independence Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 4 December to Monday 6 December).
- Fri 24 - Sun 26 December: Christmas Eve (3-day weekend, Friday 24 December to Sunday 26 December).
The best breaks of the year are mapped in 2027 long weekends and bridge days.
Observed and substitute holidays in Finland 2027
A substitute holiday is a day off moved to a nearby working weekday when a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday. The legal date never changes - only the day most people actually get off.
In 2027 no public holiday in Finland is moved to a nearby weekday, so every holiday in the table above is observed on the date shown.
Regional variations are common; see public holidays across Europe for the wider picture.
Public holidays in Finland: is your date a holiday in 2027?
Every date in the table above is a public holiday in Finland in 2027. If the date you are checking appears there, it is a day off; if it does not, it is not a public holiday - however widely it may be marked.
For example, 1 January 2027 is New Year's Day, a public holiday in Finland.
More to explore: browse public holidays by country.
About these holidays in Finland (2027)
Our Finland public holidays guide explains the background of each holiday and how the dates are set.
New Year's Day
New Year's Day falls on 1 January and opens the Gregorian calendar year. Most countries mark it with a public holiday, and celebrations usually begin the night before with countdowns, fireworks and gatherings. The date was fixed in its current position by Julius Caesar's calendar reform, and later preserved by the Gregorian reform of 1582. traditions vary widely, from first-footing in Scotland to writing resolutions for the months ahead.
Epiphany
Epiphany on 6 January concludes the Twelve Days of Christmas and celebrates the revelation of Christ to the Gentiles, represented by the visit of the Magi. It is a public holiday in much of Europe and Latin America, where in Spanish speaking countries it is associated with the Three Kings and the giving of gifts to children. In churches following the Julian calendar the feast falls later in January.
Good Friday
Good Friday is the Friday before Easter and commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus. It is a public holiday in most countries with Christian traditions, and businesses, banks and schools often close. Observance is typically solemn, with church services, processions and in some places Passion plays. The date moves each year because Easter is calculated from the first full moon following the March equinox.
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday is the central feast of the Christian year, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus three days after the crucifixion. In many countries it is a public holiday, though in others the legal holiday falls on the preceding Friday or the following Monday. The date is movable, set by the Council of Nicaea as the first Sunday after the first full moon following the March equinox, so it ranges from 22 March to 25 April.
Easter Monday
Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday and forms the final day of the Easter octave in Western Christianity. It is a public holiday in many European, Commonwealth and Latin American countries, effectively extending the Easter weekend. Because it is tied to the movable date of Easter, it falls between late March and late April. Traditional customs include egg rolling, picnics and family outings.