Christmas Eve is a public holiday in Finland, observed on December 24, 2026. It is locally known as Jouluaatto. This is a national holiday observed across the entire country.

Holiday Details

HolidayChristmas Eve
Local NameJouluaatto
DateDecember 24, 2026
CountryFI flag Finland
TypePublic
NationalYes — observed nationwide

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Christmas Eve in Finland?
Christmas Eve falls on December 24, 2026 in Finland.
Is Christmas Eve a public holiday?
Yes, Christmas Eve is an official public holiday in Finland. It is observed nationwide.
What is Christmas Eve called locally?
In Finland, Christmas Eve is known as "Jouluaatto".

All Public Holidays in Finland FI flag

DateHolidayType
2026-01-01 New Year's Day Public
2026-01-06 Epiphany Public
2026-04-03 Good Friday Public
2026-04-05 Easter Sunday Public
2026-04-06 Easter Monday Public
2026-05-01 May Day Public
2026-05-14 Ascension Day Public
2026-05-24 Pentecost Public
2026-06-19 Midsummer Eve Public
2026-06-20 Midsummer Day Public
2026-10-31 All Saints' Day Public
2026-12-06 Independence Day Public
2026-12-24 Christmas Eve Public
2026-12-26 St. Stephen's Day Public
2026-01-01 New Year's Day Public

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