When is Whit Sunday in 2026?
Whit Sunday is Sunday, May 24, 2026, week 21.
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Whit Sunday 2026 in Finland
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Whit Sunday 2026 is Sunday, May 24, 2026, week 21. It is an official Finnish public holiday, but it falls on a weekend and usually does not create an extra weekday off.
About Whit Sunday
Pentecost — celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit on the apostles, fifty days after Easter. Always a Sunday, seven weeks after Easter Sunday.
Day details
| Date | Sunday, May 24, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Public holiday | Yes |
| Day off | Falls on a weekend |
| Bank holiday | No |
| Next business day | Monday, May 25, 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 Whit Sunday a day off in Finland in 2026?
Whit Sunday 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 Whit Sunday paid time off?
This site does not determine whether Whit Sunday 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, Whit Sunday is not a bank holiday in Finland on Sunday, May 24, 2026. The date is not listed in the Bank of Finland bank-holiday table.
Can this create a long weekend in 2026?
Whit Sunday does not have an obvious one-workday bridge in 2026.
Can I add it to my calendar?
Yes, you can add Whit Sunday to your calendar as a single date or subscribe to all Finnish public holidays as a calendar feed.
Dates in nearby years
Related holidays
- Easter Sunday
- Ascension Day
- Whit Sunday
- Midsummer 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.