15 official public holidays in 2026, with 9 bridge days or long weekends. Government offices and consulates are usually closed on these days.
Next public holiday
Pyhäinpäivä
Saturday, October 31 2026
A holiday on a Tuesday or Thursday: take just one day off for a four-day break. On a Monday or Friday: three days off without using any leave.
Uudenvuodenpäivä
Thursday, January 1
From Thursday, January 1 to Sunday, January 4 · 1 day of leave
Loppiainen
Tuesday, January 6
From Saturday, January 3 to Tuesday, January 6 · 1 day of leave
Pitkäperjantai
Friday, April 3
From Friday, April 3 to Sunday, April 5
Toinen pääsiäispäivä
Monday, April 6
From Saturday, April 4 to Monday, April 6
Vappu
Friday, May 1
From Friday, May 1 to Sunday, May 3
Helatorstai
Thursday, May 14
From Thursday, May 14 to Sunday, May 17 · 1 day of leave
Juhannusaatto
Friday, June 19
From Friday, June 19 to Sunday, June 21
Jouluaatto
Thursday, December 24
From Thursday, December 24 to Sunday, December 27 · 1 day of leave
Joulupäivä
Friday, December 25
From Friday, December 25 to Sunday, December 27
Source: Nager.Date. Before an appointment, check for closures with the French embassy.