15 official public holidays in 2025, with 8 bridge days or long weekends. Government offices and consulates are usually closed on these days.
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.
Loppiainen
Monday, January 6
From Saturday, January 4 to Monday, January 6
Pitkäperjantai
Friday, April 18
From Friday, April 18 to Sunday, April 20
Toinen pääsiäispäivä
Monday, April 21
From Saturday, April 19 to Monday, April 21
Vappu
Thursday, May 1
From Thursday, May 1 to Sunday, May 4 · 1 day of leave
Helatorstai
Thursday, May 29
From Thursday, May 29 to Sunday, June 1 · 1 day of leave
Juhannusaatto
Friday, June 20
From Friday, June 20 to Sunday, June 22
Joulupäivä
Thursday, December 25
From Thursday, December 25 to Sunday, December 28 · 1 day of leave
Tapaninpäivä
Friday, December 26
From Friday, December 26 to Sunday, December 28
Source: Nager.Date. Before an appointment, check for closures with the French embassy. See also 2026 public holidays.