Finland Public Holidays 2025
Finland has 13 public holidays and 5 observances in 2025. Explore the full holiday calendar below.
All Holidays
| Date | Day | Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Wed | New Year's Day | public |
| 6 Jan | Mon | Epiphany | public |
| 18 Apr | Fri | Good Friday | public |
| 20 Apr | Sun | Easter Sunday | public |
| 21 Apr | Mon | Easter Monday | public |
| 1 May | Thu | Labour Day | public |
| 11 May | Sun | Mother's Day | observance |
| 29 May | Thu | Ascension Day | public |
| 8 Jun | Sun | Pentecost | public |
| 20 Jun | Fri | Midsummer Eve | bank |
| 21 Jun | Sat | Midsummer Day | public |
| 1 Nov | Sat | All Saints' Day | public |
| 9 Nov | Sun | Father's Day | observance |
| 6 Dec | Sat | Independence Day | public |
| 24 Dec | Wed | Christmas Eve | bank |
| 25 Dec | Thu | Christmas Day | public |
| 26 Dec | Fri | Boxing Day | public |
| 31 Dec | Wed | New Year's Eve | bank |
About Finland's Holidays
Finland combines national, public, and cultural holidays that mix church traditions, workers events, and nature rituals. Public holidays close many shops and offices, and people often travel to summer cottages or meet family for food, sauna, and quiet time.
Key moments are New Year, Easter, Vappu on May Day with picnics and student parties, Midsummer with bonfires and lakeside celebrations, and Independence Day on December 6 which is formal and solemn. Christmas Eve is the main family celebration with sauna, food, and gift giving. Many holidays feel calm, outdoorsy, and tied to seasonal rhythms.
Holiday Traditions
Finnish holidays mix nature, family, and simple joy. People often visit lakes, forests, or summer cottages to relax and enjoy fresh air. Many traditions celebrate the seasons and light.
Food plays a big role. Families share hearty dishes like fish, potatoes, breads, and sweet pastries. Coffee and cake are common during visits with relatives and friends. Homemade food and local ingredients matter.
Family gatherings are warm and low key. Older relatives are respected and stories are shared. Children take part in traditions and games, helping keep customs alive.
Public celebrations are calm and organized. Towns hold concerts, markets, and torchlight events that bring communities together.
Travel Tips
Holiday season in Finland is festive but many shops, banks and public offices close on main holidays. Supermarkets have reduced hours on holiday eve and shut on the day itself. Restaurants and tourist sites may open more slowly or have special hours.
Trains, buses and domestic flights often run reduced schedules on holiday days. Long distance trains and ferries fill up early so book ahead. Snow and ice can delay services, so leave extra travel time and check live schedules before leaving.
Plan early for accommodations and activities because Finns travel at the same time. Buy groceries before big holidays, dress very warmly, and carry a charged phone. Cards work everywhere, but check opening hours online for what you need.