Holiday

Independence Day 2030 in Finland

Week 49 in 54 months

Independence Day 2030 is Friday, December 6, 2030, week 49. It is an official Finnish public holiday and falls on a weekday.

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About Independence Day

Itsenäisyyspäivä — marks Finland's 1917 declaration of independence from Russia. Evening tradition includes lighting two blue-and-white candles in windows and watching the Presidential Independence Day Reception on TV.

Long weekend

9-day break possible Monday, December 2, 2030 can be a bridge day with 4 vacation days.

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

Date Friday, December 6, 2030
Public holiday Yes
Day off Yes, for many
Bank holiday Yes
Next business day Monday, December 9, 2030
Long weekend Monday, December 2, 2030 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 Independence Day in 2030?

Independence Day is Friday, December 6, 2030, week 49.

Is Independence Day a day off in Finland in 2030?

Yes, Independence Day is a day off in Finland in 2030. It is an official Finnish public holiday and falls on a weekday.

Is Independence Day paid time off?

This site does not determine whether Independence 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, Independence Day is a bank holiday in Finland on Friday, December 6, 2030.

Can this create a long weekend in 2030?

Yes, Independence Day can potentially create a long weekend. Taking Monday, December 2, 2030 off can create a 9-day break.

Can I add it to my calendar?

Yes, you can add Independence 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 49 Weekend
2026 wk 49 Weekend
2027 wk 49 Yes
2028 wk 49 Yes
2029 wk 49 Yes
2030 wk 49 Yes

Related holidays

  1. All Saints’ Day
  2. Independence Day
  3. Christmas 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.