When are Easter, Ascension Day and Midsummer in Finland in 2027?
The moving holidays of 2027.
Short answer
Holiday calendars for Finland list Good Friday on 26 March 2027, Easter Sunday on 28 March and Easter Monday on 29 March. Ascension Day, which Info Norden says always falls on a Thursday 40 days after Easter Sunday, is on 6 May 2027. Midsummer Eve is on Friday 25 June and Midsummer Day on Saturday 26 June 2027. Easter Sunday can fall at the earliest on 22 March and at the latest on 25 April.
Why
- SmartCalendars lists 26, 28 and 29 March 2027 for Easter.
- SmartCalendars lists 6 May 2027 for Ascension Day.
- WinCalendar shows Midsummer Eve and Day on 25 and 26 June 2027.
Details
Summer time also starts on Easter Sunday weekend in 2027, on 28 March.
Tip
Easter 2027 is early, so Lapland ski season is still on. Book trains and flights early.
What may differ
Christmas Day and Boxing Day 2027 fall on a Saturday and a Sunday.
Common misconception
Midsummer is always on 24 June in Finland.
What actually happens
Midsummer Day is the Saturday between 20 and 26 June.
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Sources
- SmartCalendars: Finnish holiday calendarChecked at:
- WinCalendar: March 2027 calendar for FinlandChecked at:
- WinCalendar: June 2027 calendar for FinlandChecked at:
- Info Norden: Public holidays in FinlandChecked at:
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