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Saturday January 1st
New Year's Day (Uudenvuodenpäivä)
Finland: New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel
Thursday January 6th
Epiphany (Loppiainen)
Finland: 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.
Friday April 15th
Good Friday (Pitkäperjantai)
Finland: Good Friday occurs on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus.
Monday April 18th
Second Easter Day (2. pääsiäispäivä)
Finland: Easter is probably the most important holiday of the Christian year, celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus
Sunday May 1st
Vappu (Vappu)
Finland: Vappu gets its name from St. Walpurgis, an 8th century saint who was canonised on 1 May 870 AD
Thursday May 26th
Ascension Day (Helatorstai)
Finland: This day observes the departure of Jesus from earth after his resurrection. It is perhaps the earliest observed celebration in Christianity.
Friday June 24th
Midsummer Eve (Juhannusaatto)
Finland: 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
Saturday June 25th
Midsummer Day (Juhannuspäivä)
Finland: Midsummer in Finland was originally a pagan festival that celebrates the longest day of the year
Saturday November 5th
All Saints' Day (Pyhäinpäivä)
Finland: Pope Boniface IV dedicated the day as a holiday to honour the Blessed Virgin Mary and all martyrs
Tuesday December 6th
Independence Day (Itsenäisyyspäivä)
Finland: Celebrates Finland's declaration of independence from the Russian Empire in 1917
Saturday December 24th
Christmas Eve (Jouluaatto)
Finland: Celebrated with a holy supper of twelve dishes representing the twelve apostles.
Sunday December 25th
Christmas Day (Joulupäivä)
Finland: Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC
Monday December 26th
Second Day of Christmas (2. joulupäivä)
Finland: Several countries and regions around the world extend their public holidays for Christmas beyond 25th December
Notes
Holidays are observed on their calendar date.
If the date of a holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, then the holiday will not be moved to a weekday.
