Holiday

St. Stephen’s Day 2027 in Finland

Week 51 in 18 months

St. Stephen’s Day 2027 is Sunday, December 26, 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.

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About St. Stephen’s Day

Tapaninpäivä — second day of Christmas, named for the first Christian martyr. Traditionally the day to leave the house after Christmas Eve and visit relatives, friends, or the woods.

Long weekend

9-day break possible Monday, December 20, 2027 can be a bridge day with 4 vacation days.

  1. Sat 18
  2. Sun 19
  3. Mon 20
  4. Tue 21
  5. Wed 22
  6. Thu 23
  7. Fri 24
  8. Sat 25
  9. Sun 26
  • St. Stephen’s Day
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Day details

Date Sunday, December 26, 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

When is St. Stephen’s Day in 2027?

St. Stephen’s Day is Sunday, December 26, 2027, week 51.

Is St. Stephen’s Day a day off in Finland in 2027?

St. Stephen’s 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 St. Stephen’s Day paid time off?

This site does not determine whether St. Stephen’s 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, St. Stephen’s Day is a bank holiday in Finland on Sunday, December 26, 2027.

Can this create a long weekend in 2027?

Yes, St. Stephen’s 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 St. Stephen’s 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 52 Yes
2026 wk 52 Weekend
2027 wk 51 Weekend
2028 wk 52 Yes
2029 wk 52 Yes
2030 wk 52 Yes

Related holidays

  1. Christmas Eve
  2. Christmas Day
  3. 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.