Finland has a total of 23 holidays in 2017. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information display below is also available via our API as well as downloadable as a csv. Signup here to get started.

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Holiday Date Details
New Year's Day
Sunday, January 1, 2017 New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Epiphany
Friday, January 6, 2017 Epiphany is a Christian holiday celebrated globally on January 6 each year. It commemorates two events recorded in the Bible: the three wise men’s visit to baby Jesus; and Jesus’ baptism.
Valentine’s Day
Tuesday, February 14, 2017 February 14 is Valentine's Day or Saint Valentine's Feast. The day of love owes its origins to ancient Roman and European Christian traditions.
March Equinox
Monday, March 20, 2017 March Equinox in Finland (Helsinki)
Good Friday
Friday, April 14, 2017 Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 16, 2017 Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Easter Monday
Monday, April 17, 2017 Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
May Day
Monday, May 1, 2017 Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Mother's Day
Sunday, May 14, 2017 Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
Ascension Day
Thursday, May 25, 2017 Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven.
Whit Sunday
Sunday, June 4, 2017 Many Christians all over the world annually observe Pentecost, also known as Whitsunday or Whit Sunday.
June Solstice
Wednesday, June 21, 2017 June Solstice in Finland (Helsinki)
Midsummer Eve
Friday, June 23, 2017 Midsummer Eve is a de facto and bank holiday in Finland
Midsummer
Saturday, June 24, 2017 Midsummer is a national holiday in Finland
September Equinox
Friday, September 22, 2017 September Equinox in Finland (Helsinki)
All Saints' Day
Saturday, November 4, 2017 Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day.
Father's Day
Sunday, November 12, 2017 Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.
Independence Day
Wednesday, December 6, 2017 Independence Day is a national holiday in Finland
December Solstice
Thursday, December 21, 2017 December Solstice in Finland (Helsinki)
Christmas Eve
Sunday, December 24, 2017 Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Christmas Day
Monday, December 25, 2017 Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Boxing Day
Tuesday, December 26, 2017 Boxing Day is a national holiday in Finland
New Year's Eve
Sunday, December 31, 2017 New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.
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