Holiday

New Year’s Day 2028 in Finland

Week 52 in 18 months

New Year’s Day 2028 is Saturday, January 1, 2028, week 52. 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 New Year’s Day

Celebrates the start of the Gregorian calendar year. Public fireworks at midnight are a centuries-old tradition across Finnish cities.

Long weekend

6-day break possible Monday, January 3, 2028 can be a bridge day with 3 vacation days.

  1. Sat 1
  2. Sun 2
  3. Mon 3
  4. Tue 4
  5. Wed 5
  6. Thu 6
  • New Year’s Day
  • Vacation days to use
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Day details

Date Saturday, January 1, 2028
Public holiday Yes
Day off Falls on a weekend
Bank holiday Yes
Next business day Monday, January 3, 2028
Long weekend Monday, January 3, 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 New Year’s Day in 2028?

New Year’s Day is Saturday, January 1, 2028, week 52.

Is New Year’s Day a day off in Finland in 2028?

New Year’s Day is an official Finnish public holiday in 2028, but it falls on a weekend, so it usually does not create an extra weekday off.

Is New Year’s Day paid time off?

This site does not determine whether New Year’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, New Year’s Day is a bank holiday in Finland on Saturday, January 1, 2028.

Can this create a long weekend in 2028?

Yes, New Year’s Day can potentially create a long weekend. Taking Monday, January 3, 2028 off can create a 6-day break.

Can I add it to my calendar?

Yes, you can add New Year’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 1 Yes
2026 wk 1 Yes
2027 wk 53 Yes
2028 wk 52 Weekend
2029 wk 1 Yes
2030 wk 1 Yes

Related holidays

  1. New Year’s Day
  2. Epiphany
  3. New Year’s 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.