Holiday

St. Stephen’s Day 2029 in Finland

Week 52 in 42 months

St. Stephen’s Day 2029 is Wednesday, December 26, 2029, week 52. It is an official Finnish public holiday and falls on a weekday.

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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

10-day break possible Thursday, December 27, 2029 can be a bridge day with 2 vacation days.

  1. Sat 22
  2. Sun 23
  3. Mon 24
  4. Tue 25
  5. Wed 26
  6. Thu 27
  7. Fri 28
  8. Sat 29
  9. Sun 30
  10. Mon 31
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Day details

Date Wednesday, December 26, 2029
Public holiday Yes
Day off Yes, for many
Bank holiday Yes
Next business day Thursday, December 27, 2029
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

When is St. Stephen’s Day in 2029?

St. Stephen’s Day is Wednesday, December 26, 2029, week 52.

Is St. Stephen’s Day a day off in Finland in 2029?

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

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 Wednesday, December 26, 2029.

Can this create a long weekend in 2029?

Yes, St. Stephen’s Day 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 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.