When is New Year’s Eve in 2026?
New Year’s Eve is Thursday, December 31, 2026, week 53.
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New Year’s Eve 2026 in Finland
Week 53 in 6 months
New Year’s Eve 2026 is Thursday, December 31, 2026, week 53. It is not a statutory public holiday in Finland; getting the day off depends on your collective agreement, employer, or workplace practice.
About New Year’s Eve
Uudenvuodenaatto — celebrated with fireworks, sparkling wine, and the molybdomancy ritual of casting molten tin (now mostly wax) and reading the future from its shape.
Day details
| Date | Thursday, December 31, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Public holiday | No |
| Day off | Depends on workplace |
| Bank holiday | No |
| Next business day | Monday, January 4, 2027 |
| Long weekend | Monday, December 28, 2026 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 New Year’s Eve a day off in Finland in 2026?
Not by law, New Year’s Eve is not a statutory day off in Finland in 2026. Time off depends on the collective agreement, employer, or workplace practice.
Is New Year’s Eve paid time off?
This site does not determine whether New Year’s 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?
No, New Year’s Eve is not a bank holiday in Finland on Thursday, December 31, 2026. The date is not listed in the Bank of Finland bank-holiday table.
Can this create a long weekend in 2026?
Yes, New Year’s Eve can potentially create a long weekend. Taking Monday, December 28, 2026 off can create a 8-day break.
Can I add it to my calendar?
Yes, you can add New Year’s 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
- New Year’s Day
- New Year’s 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.