Long weekends in Finland, 2026.
Finland, 2026: 6 long weekends. 4 cost no leave at all, and 2 days of leave add the other 2, for 22 days off in total.
Long weekends that need no leave
- 3 April to 6 April: 4 days off, no leave needed (Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday)
- 1 May to 3 May: 3 days off, no leave needed (May Day)
- 19 June to 21 June: 3 days off, no leave needed (Midsummer Eve, Midsummer Day)
- 24 December to 27 December: 4 days off, no leave needed (Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, St. Stephen's Day)
Bridge days worth taking
- 1 January to 4 January: 4 days off, take Fri 2 Jan as leave (New Year's Day)
- 14 May to 17 May: 4 days off, take Fri 15 May as leave (Ascension Day)
Public holidays in Finland, 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January | New Year's Day (Uudenvuodenpäivä) |
| Tuesday 6 January | Epiphany (Loppiainen) |
| Friday 3 April | Good Friday (Pitkäperjantai) |
| Sunday 5 April | Easter Sunday (Pääsiäispäivä) |
| Monday 6 April | Easter Monday (Toinen pääsiäispäivä) |
| Friday 1 May | May Day (Vappu) |
| Thursday 14 May | Ascension Day (Helatorstai) |
| Sunday 24 May | Pentecost (Helluntaipäivä) |
| Friday 19 June | Midsummer Eve (Juhannusaatto) |
| Saturday 20 June | Midsummer Day (Juhannuspäivä) |
| Saturday 31 October | All Saints' Day (Pyhäinpäivä) |
| Sunday 6 December | Independence Day (Itsenäisyyspäivä) |
| Thursday 24 December | Christmas Eve (Jouluaatto) |
| Friday 25 December | Christmas Day (Joulupäivä) |
| Saturday 26 December | St. Stephen's Day (Tapaninpäivä) |
Quick answers
How many long weekends are there in Finland in 2026?
Finland has 4 long weekends in 2026 that need no leave, and 2 more that open up with one or two days of leave.
What is the best bridge day in Finland in 2026?
New Year's Day: taking 1 day of leave gives 4 days off, from 1 January to 4 January 2026.
How many public holidays does Finland have in 2026?
Finland has 15 nationwide public holidays in 2026. 9 of them fall on a weekday.