Public Holidays in Finland 2024

Living in Finland or going on holiday there? Here’s a list of all the public holidays in Finland you need to know in 2024, as well as other important dates to note in your calendar.

Whether you live in Finland or are just visiting, it’s important that you take note of public holidays and other important dates. On some of these days, businesses and offices will be closed or have reduced hours.

To make sure you don’t miss any important events, our guide lists public holidays in Finland and important dates from the Finnish calendar.

Public Holidays 2024 in Finland

• Monday, 1 January 2024 – New Year’s Day
• Saturday, 6 January 2024 – Epiphany
• Friday, 29 March 2024 – Good Friday (Pitkäperjantai)
• Sunday, 31 March 2024 – Easter Sunday
• Monday, 1 April 2024 – Easter Monday (2nd Easter day)
• Wednesday, 1 May 2024 – May Day (Vappu)
• Thursday, 9 May 2024 – Ascension Day (Helatorstai)
• Sunday, 19 May 2024 – Pentecost
• Friday, 21 June 2024 – Midsummer Eve
• Saturday, 22 June 2024 – Midsummer Day
• Saturday, 2 November 2024 – All Saints’ Day
• Friday, 6 December 2024 – Independence Day
• Tuesday, 24 December 2024 – Christmas Eve
• Wednesday, 25 December 2024 – Christmas Day
• Thursday, 26 December 2024 – St. Stephen’s Day (2nd Christmas Day)