When is Christmas Day in 2027?
Christmas Day is Saturday, December 25, 2027, week 51.
Holiday today
Christmas Day 2027 in Finland
Week 51 in 18 months
Christmas Day 2027 is Saturday, December 25, 2027, week 51. It is an official Finnish public holiday, but it falls on a weekend and usually does not create an extra weekday off.
About Christmas Day
Joulupäivä — a quiet family day in Finland after the more intense Christmas Eve celebrations. Many shops and restaurants are fully closed.
Long weekend
9-day break possible Monday, December 20, 2027 can be a bridge day with 4 vacation days.
- Sat 18
- Sun 19
- Mon 20
- Tue 21
- Wed 22
- Thu 23
- Fri 24
- Sat 25
- Sun 26
- Christmas Day
- Vacation days to use
Day details
| Date | Saturday, December 25, 2027 |
|---|---|
| Public holiday | Yes |
| Day off | Falls on a weekend |
| Bank holiday | Yes |
| Next business day | Monday, December 27, 2027 |
| Long weekend | Monday, December 20, 2027 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 Christmas Day a day off in Finland in 2027?
Christmas Day is an official Finnish public holiday in 2027, but it falls on a weekend, so it usually does not create an extra weekday off.
Is Christmas Day paid time off?
This site does not determine whether Christmas 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, Christmas Day is a bank holiday in Finland on Saturday, December 25, 2027.
Can this create a long weekend in 2027?
Yes, Christmas Day can potentially create a long weekend. Taking Monday, December 20, 2027 off can create a 9-day break.
Can I add it to my calendar?
Yes, you can add Christmas 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
- Christmas Eve
- Christmas Day
- St. Stephen’s 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.