When is Independence Day in 2026?
Independence Day is Sunday, December 6, 2026, week 49.
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Independence Day 2026 in Finland
Week 49 in 5 months
Independence Day 2026 is Sunday, December 6, 2026, 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 | Sunday, December 6, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Public holiday | Yes |
| Day off | Falls on a weekend |
| Bank holiday | Yes |
| Next business day | Monday, December 7, 2026 |
| 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 2026?
Independence Day is an official Finnish public holiday in 2026, 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 Sunday, December 6, 2026.
Can this create a long weekend in 2026?
Independence Day does not have an obvious one-workday bridge in 2026.
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.