In 2024, Finland once again took first place in the World Happiness Report, making it a leader in this category for several years. It is a country that stands out among others due to its exceptional level of trust in public institutions and a life philosophy based on “sisu”. However, due to the harsh climate and the specific way of life, emigration to Finland is not a common choice. For those considering traveling to Finland for tourism, work, or already working in the country, we have prepared a list of public holidays and holidays in Finland. This list will help you plan your vacation for 2025.
Arrival in Finland
Finland is a member of the EU, which means that Polish citizens have the right to freely move within the country. Entry into Finland is possible by presenting one of the following documents: passport, temporary passport, or identity card.
If the planned stay does not exceed three months, registration is not required. However, if you plan to stay longer in Finland, you must report your stay at the nearest immigration office and register in the system.
The following documents will be required for registration:
- Polish passport or identity card
- Certificate from the employer or employment contract
- Rental agreement
After submitting the application, you will receive a Finnish identification number, which will allow you to handle administrative matters and access public healthcare.
Finland places great importance on migration policy, actively promoting the country to foreign workers. Upon arrival, you can count on comprehensive assistance and support at every stage of your stay and employment process.
Public holidays and days off in Finland 2025
When deciding to travel to Finland for work or tourism, it is important to take into account the statutory public holidays. This is crucial because many institutions and tourist attractions may be closed during the holidays. Finland observes 13 public holidays.
In the table below, we present all the public holidays and holidays in Finland for 2025:
| Holiday | Date |
| New Year (Uudenvuoden päivä) | January 1 (Wednesday) |
| Epiphany (Loppiainen) | January 6 (Monday) |
| Good Friday (Pitkäperjantai) | April 18 |
| Easter (Pääsiäispäivä) | April 20 |
| Easter Monday (Pääsiäinen) | April 21 |
| Labour Day (Vapunpäivä) | May 1 (Thursday) |
| Ascension (Helatorstai) | May 29 (Thursday) |
| Pentecost (Helluntai) | June 8 (Sunday) |
| Midsummer Night (Juhannus) | June 20-21 (Friday, Saturday) |
| All Saints’ Day (Pyhäinpäivä) | November 1 (Saturday) |
| Independence Day (Itsenäisyyspäivä) | December 6 (Saturday) |
| Christmas Eve (Jouluaatto) | December 24 (Wednesday) – working day |
| Christmas Day (Joulupäivä) | December 25 (Thursday) |
| Boxing Day (Tapaninpäivä), St. Stephen’s Day | December 26 (Friday) |
Finnish National Holiday
Finland’s Independence Day is a national holiday that commemorates the Finnish Declaration of Independence on December 6, 1917, which freed Finland from the Russian Empire. It is celebrated with numerous concerts, ceremonies, blue-and-white decorations, and a military parade. A tradition is to light two candles in each window of the house.
Vacation in Finland 2025 – when to plan it?
In Finland, employees are entitled to 2.5 days of vacation for each month worked, which totals 25 vacation days per year. How to plan your time off to make the most of the least number of vacation days you’re entitled to? Here are our suggestions.
- January 1 – 6 (Thursday – Monday)
- May 1 – 4 (Thursday – Sunday)
- May 29 – June 1 (Thursday – Sunday)
- December 6 – 10 (Wednesday – Sunday)
- December 20 – 28 (Saturday – Sunday)
