When is Independence Day in 2025?
Independence Day is Saturday, December 6, 2025, week 49.
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Independence Day 2025 in Finland
Week 49 7 months ago
Independence Day 2025 is Saturday, December 6, 2025, week 49. It is an official Finnish public holiday, but it falls on a weekend and usually does not create an extra weekday off.
About Independence Day
Itsenäisyyspäivä — marks Finland's 1917 declaration of independence from Russia. Evening tradition includes lighting two blue-and-white candles in windows and watching the Presidential Independence Day Reception on TV.
Day details
| Date | Saturday, December 6, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Public holiday | Yes |
| Day off | Falls on a weekend |
| Bank holiday | Yes |
| Next business day | Monday, December 8, 2025 |
| Long weekend | No clear bridge day. |
| Schools | Usually closed on public holidays. |
| Shops | Opening hours vary by shop and area. |
| Public transport | Holiday timetables may apply. |
Common questions
Is Independence Day a day off in Finland in 2025?
Independence Day is an official Finnish public holiday in 2025, but it falls on a weekend, so it usually does not create an extra weekday off.
Is Independence Day paid time off?
This site does not determine whether Independence Day is paid time off for a specific job. Pay and work obligation can depend on law, collective agreements, employment contracts, and work schedules.
Is it a bank holiday?
Yes, Independence Day is a bank holiday in Finland on Saturday, December 6, 2025.
Can this create a long weekend in 2025?
Independence Day does not have an obvious one-workday bridge in 2025.
Can I add it to my calendar?
Yes, you can add Independence Day to your calendar as a single date or subscribe to all Finnish public holidays as a calendar feed.
Dates in nearby years
Related holidays
- All Saints’ Day
- Independence Day
- Christmas Eve
Source note
Dates are calculated from Finnish statutory public holidays and commonly observed non-statutory days. Unofficial days are marked separately. Read sources and methodology.
Bank-holiday classification is based on the Bank of Finland bank-holiday table.