When is Midsummer Eve in 2025?
Midsummer Eve is Friday, June 20, 2025, week 25.
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Midsummer Eve 2025 in Finland
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Midsummer Eve 2025 is Friday, June 20, 2025, week 25. It is not a statutory public holiday in Finland; getting the day off depends on your collective agreement, employer, or workplace practice.
About Midsummer Eve
Juhannusaatto — the start of Finland's most beloved summer holiday. Bonfires, sauna by the lake, and a near-total exodus from cities to summer cottages mark the longest days of the year.
Day details
| Date | Friday, June 20, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Public holiday | No |
| Day off | Depends on workplace |
| Bank holiday | Yes |
| Next business day | Monday, June 23, 2025 |
| Long weekend | Monday, June 16, 2025 can be a 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 Midsummer Eve a day off in Finland in 2025?
Not by law, Midsummer Eve is not a statutory day off in Finland in 2025. Time off depends on the collective agreement, employer, or workplace practice.
Is Midsummer Eve paid time off?
This site does not determine whether Midsummer Eve 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, Midsummer Eve is a bank holiday in Finland on Friday, June 20, 2025.
Can this create a long weekend in 2025?
Yes, Midsummer Eve can potentially create a long weekend. Taking Monday, June 16, 2025 off can create a 9-day break.
Can I add it to my calendar?
Yes, you can add Midsummer Eve to your calendar as a single date or subscribe to all Finnish public holidays as a calendar feed.
Dates in nearby years
Related holidays
- Midsummer Eve
- Midsummer Day
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.