Holiday

Christmas Day 2028 in Finland

Week 52 in 30 months

Christmas Day 2028 is Monday, December 25, 2028, week 52. It is an official Finnish public holiday and falls on a weekday.

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 Wednesday, December 27, 2028 can be a bridge day with 3 vacation days.

  1. Sat 23
  2. Sun 24
  3. Mon 25
  4. Tue 26
  5. Wed 27
  6. Thu 28
  7. Fri 29
  8. Sat 30
  9. Sun 31
  • Christmas Day
  • Vacation days to use

Day details

Date Monday, December 25, 2028
Public holiday Yes
Day off Yes, for many
Bank holiday Yes
Next business day Wednesday, December 27, 2028
Long weekend Wednesday, December 27, 2028 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 Christmas Day in 2028?

Christmas Day is Monday, December 25, 2028, week 52.

Is Christmas Day a day off in Finland in 2028?

Yes, Christmas Day is a day off in Finland in 2028. It is an official Finnish public holiday and falls on a weekday.

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 Monday, December 25, 2028.

Can this create a long weekend in 2028?

Yes, Christmas Day can potentially create a long weekend. Taking Wednesday, December 27, 2028 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

Year Date week Type
2025 wk 52 Yes
2026 wk 52 Yes
2027 wk 51 Weekend
2028 wk 52 Yes
2029 wk 52 Yes
2030 wk 52 Yes

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.