Easter Sunday 2025
Date: April 20, 2025 (Sunday)
Country: Finland Public Holidays
Description
Easter Sunday in Finland is a Christian holiday that celebrates the belief that Jesus rose from the dead. It is a time for reflection, faith, and remembering hope after suffering.
The date changes each year. Easter Sunday falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon that comes on or after the spring equinox. That means it can be any Sunday between March 22 and April 25.
In Finland Easter Sunday is a national public holiday. Many public services and businesses are closed or operate on limited hours, and the day is marked on calendars as a time to pause.
The holiday is significant because it represents new life and renewal. It also connects religious meaning with the arrival of spring, making it an important moment in both faith and seasonal life in Finland.
Traditions
In Finland children dress as little witches and go door to door with decorated willow twigs. They say a short rhyme and gently tap windows. People give them candy or small coins in return.
Homes and yards are bright with pussy willow branches that hold colorful paper feathers. Families paint eggs and hide them for children to find. Egg decorating often uses natural dyes or stickers for fun patterns.
Typical Easter foods include mämmi a sweet rye pudding served with cream, many boiled eggs, and roasted lamb or ham at bigger meals. People also enjoy fresh rye bread and sweet pastries.
In some regions people light big bonfires on hilltops. Families visit church services or relax at a summer cottage, often enjoying a warm sauna together.
Travel Tips
Many shops and some museums close or run reduced hours on Easter Sunday. Trains and buses may have limited timetables. Book ferries and intercity trains early. Make restaurant reservations in advance. Expect busy roads leaving cities toward countryside.
Enjoy quiet nature walks and small local markets if open. Dress warmly and wear sturdy shoes. Keep your phone charged and know emergency number 112. Carry a card for payments; most places accept cards. Be calm and respectful in residential areas to enjoy the holiday safely and meaningfully.