When is New Year’s Eve in 2029?
New Year’s Eve is Monday, December 31, 2029, week 1.
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New Year’s Eve 2029 in Finland
Week 1 in 42 months
New Year’s Eve 2029 is Monday, December 31, 2029, week 1. It is not a statutory public holiday in Finland; getting the day off depends on your collective agreement, employer, or workplace practice.
About New Year’s Eve
Uudenvuodenaatto — celebrated with fireworks, sparkling wine, and the molybdomancy ritual of casting molten tin (now mostly wax) and reading the future from its shape.
Day details
| Date | Monday, December 31, 2029 |
|---|---|
| Public holiday | No |
| Day off | Depends on workplace |
| Bank holiday | No |
| Next business day | Wednesday, January 2, 2030 |
| Long weekend | Thursday, December 27, 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
Is New Year’s Eve a day off in Finland in 2029?
Not by law, New Year’s Eve is not a statutory day off in Finland in 2029. Time off depends on the collective agreement, employer, or workplace practice.
Is New Year’s Eve paid time off?
This site does not determine whether New Year’s Eve 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?
No, New Year’s Eve is not a bank holiday in Finland on Monday, December 31, 2029. The date is not listed in the Bank of Finland bank-holiday table.
Can this create a long weekend in 2029?
Yes, New Year’s Eve can potentially create a long weekend. Taking Thursday, December 27, 2029 off can create a 10-day break.
Can I add it to my calendar?
Yes, you can add New Year’s Eve to your calendar as a single date or subscribe to all Finnish public holidays as a calendar feed.
Dates in nearby years
Related holidays
- New Year’s Day
- 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.