Holiday

May Day 2027 in Finland

Week 17 in 8 months

May Day 2027 is Saturday, May 1, 2027, week 17. It is an official Finnish public holiday, but it falls on a weekend and usually does not create an extra weekday off.

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About May Day

Vappu — combined International Workers' Day and Finnish spring carnival. Both a labour-movement holiday and the country's most exuberant public celebration of spring.

Long weekend

7-day break possible Monday, May 3, 2027 can be a bridge day with 3 vacation days.

  1. Fri 30
  2. Sat 1
  3. Sun 2
  4. Mon 3
  5. Tue 4
  6. Wed 5
  7. Thu 6
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Day details

Date Saturday, May 1, 2027
Public holiday Yes
Day off Falls on a weekend
Bank holiday Yes
Next business day Monday, May 3, 2027
Long weekend Monday, May 3, 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

When is May Day in 2027?

May Day is Saturday, May 1, 2027, week 17.

Is May Day a day off in Finland in 2027?

May 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 May Day paid time off?

This site does not determine whether May 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, May Day is a bank holiday in Finland on Saturday, May 1, 2027.

Can this create a long weekend in 2027?

Yes, May Day can potentially create a long weekend. Taking Monday, May 3, 2027 off can create a 7-day break.

Can I add it to my calendar?

Yes, you can add May Day to your calendar as a single date or subscribe to all Finnish public holidays as a calendar feed.

Dates in nearby years

Year Date week Type
2025 wk 18 Yes
2026 wk 18 Yes
2027 wk 17 Weekend
2028 wk 18 Yes
2029 wk 18 Yes
2030 wk 18 Yes

Related holidays

  1. May Day Eve
  2. May 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.