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    How many public holidays fall on weekdays in Finland each year?

    Why the number changes from year to year.

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    Short answer

    Taloustaito says Finland's calendar has 7 to 10 days off that fall on weekdays each year, and nine in 2026. Kaleva quoted the University Almanac Office: ten is the maximum, nine is a typical number, and seven is the minimum, last seen in 2022 and next in 2033. The number depends on which weekday fixed holidays such as Epiphany and Independence Day fall on, and on the date of Easter.

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    Why

    1. Taloustaito gives 7 to 10 weekday holidays a year and nine in 2026.
    2. Kaleva quotes the Almanac Office on the minimum of seven.
    3. Kaleva says seven occurred in 2022 and will next occur in 2033.

    Details

    Taloustaito notes that from July to November there are never weekday holidays.

    Tip

    Ascension Day is always a Thursday, so many people take the Friday off for a long weekend.

    What may differ

    Kaleva reports that Finland is around the EU average in the number of weekday holidays.

    Common misconception

    Finland has far more public holidays than other EU countries.

    What actually happens

    Finland is around the EU average.

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    Sources

    This answer is for reference only. Opening hours, prices and services change, so check the official sources before you go.

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