Holiday

May Day 2029 in Finland

Week 18 in 34 months

May Day 2029 is Tuesday, May 1, 2029, week 18. It is an official Finnish public holiday and falls on a weekday.

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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

9-day break possible Wednesday, May 2, 2029 can be a bridge day with 3 vacation days.

  1. Sat 28
  2. Sun 29
  3. Mon 30
  4. Tue 1
  5. Wed 2
  6. Thu 3
  7. Fri 4
  8. Sat 5
  9. Sun 6
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Day details

Date Tuesday, May 1, 2029
Public holiday Yes
Day off Yes, for many
Bank holiday Yes
Next business day Wednesday, May 2, 2029
Long weekend Wednesday, May 2, 2029 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 2029?

May Day is Tuesday, May 1, 2029, week 18.

Is May Day a day off in Finland in 2029?

Yes, May Day is a day off in Finland in 2029. It is an official Finnish public holiday and falls on a weekday.

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 Tuesday, May 1, 2029.

Can this create a long weekend in 2029?

Yes, May Day can potentially create a long weekend. Taking Wednesday, May 2, 2029 off can create a 9-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.