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January
01
Thursday
New Year's Day
New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
01/01/2026
06
Tuesday
Epiphany
Epiphany is a Christian holiday celebrated globally on January 6 each year. It commemorates two events recorded in the Bible: the three wise men’s visit to baby Jesus; and Jesus’ baptism.
01/06/2026
February
14
Saturday
Valentine’s Day
February 14 is Valentine's Day or Saint Valentine's Feast. The day of love owes its origins to ancient Roman and European Christian traditions.
02/14/2026
March
20
Friday
March Equinox
March Equinox in Finland (Helsinki)
03/20/2026
April
03
Friday
Good Friday
Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
04/03/2026
05
Sunday
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
04/05/2026
06
Monday
Easter Monday
Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
04/06/2026
May
01
Friday
May Day
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
05/01/2026
10
Sunday
Mother's Day
Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
05/10/2026
14
Thursday
Ascension Day
Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven.
05/14/2026
24
Sunday
Whit Sunday
Many Christians all over the world annually observe Pentecost, also known as Whitsunday or Whit Sunday.
05/24/2026
June
19
Friday
Midsummer Eve
Midsummer Eve is a de facto and bank holiday in Finland
06/19/2026
20
Saturday
Midsummer
Midsummer is a national holiday in Finland
06/20/2026
21
Sunday
June Solstice
June Solstice in Finland (Helsinki)
06/21/2026
September
23
Wednesday
September Equinox
September Equinox in Finland (Helsinki)
09/23/2026
October
31
Saturday
All Saints' Day
Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day.
10/31/2026
November
08
Sunday
Father's Day
Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.
11/08/2026
December
06
Sunday
Independence Day
Independence Day is a national holiday in Finland
12/06/2026
21
Monday
December Solstice
December Solstice in Finland (Helsinki)
12/21/2026
24
Thursday
Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
12/24/2026
25
Friday
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
12/25/2026
26
Saturday
Boxing Day
Boxing Day is a national holiday in Finland
12/26/2026
31
Thursday
New Year's Eve
New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.
12/31/2026