National Holidays in Finland in 2019
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: New Year's Day
- New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel
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: Epiphany
- A major Christian celebration, Epiphany is celebrated on January 6th and commemorates the presentation of the infant Jesus to the Magi, or three wise men. In some countries, it may be known as Three Kings Day.
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: Good Friday
- Good Friday occurs on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus.
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: Second Easter Day
- Easter is probably the most important holiday of the Christian year, celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus
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: Vappu
- Vappu gets its name from St. Walpurgis, an 8th century saint who was canonised on 1 May 870 AD
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: Mother's Day
- Flag Day but not a public holiday
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: Ascension Day
- This day observes the departure of Jesus from earth after his resurrection. It is perhaps the earliest observed celebration in Christianity.
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: Midsummer Eve
- Celebrated on the Friday falling between 19 and 25 June. The actual date of Midsummer's Eve may vary between the 19 and 20 June
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: Midsummer Day
- Midsummer in Finland was originally a pagan festival that celebrates the longest day of the year
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: All Saints' Day
- Pope Boniface IV dedicated the day as a holiday to honour the Blessed Virgin Mary and all martyrs
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: Father's Day
- 2nd Sunday in November.
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: Independence Day
- Celebrates Finland's declaration of independence from the Russian Empire in 1917
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: Christmas Eve
- Celebrated with a holy supper of twelve dishes representing the twelve apostles.
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: Christmas Day
- Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC
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: Second Day of Christmas
- Several countries and regions around the world extend their public holidays for Christmas beyond 25th December
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