New Year's Day is a public holiday in Finland, observed on January 1, 2026. It is locally known as Uudenvuodenpäivä. This is a national holiday observed across the entire country.

Holiday Details

HolidayNew Year's Day
Local NameUudenvuodenpäivä
DateJanuary 1, 2026
CountryFI flag Finland
TypePublic
NationalYes — observed nationwide

Frequently Asked Questions

When is New Year's Day in Finland?
New Year's Day falls on January 1, 2026 in Finland.
Is New Year's Day a public holiday?
Yes, New Year's Day is an official public holiday in Finland. It is observed nationwide.
What is New Year's Day called locally?
In Finland, New Year's Day is known as "Uudenvuodenpäivä".

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
2026-01-06 Epiphany Public

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