When is Independence Day in 2025?
Independence Day is Saturday, December 6, 2025, week 49.
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Independence Day 2025 in Finland
Week 49 10 months ago
Independence Day 2025 is Saturday, December 6, 2025, week 49. It is an official Finnish public holiday, but it falls on a weekend and usually does not create an extra weekday off.
About Independence Day
Itsenäisyyspäivä — marks Finland's 1917 declaration of independence from Russia. Evening tradition includes lighting two blue-and-white candles in windows and watching the Presidential Independence Day Reception on TV.
Day details
| Date | Saturday, December 6, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Public holiday | Yes |
| Day off | Falls on a weekend |
| Bank holiday | Yes |
| Next business day | Monday, December 8, 2025 |
| Long weekend | No clear bridge day. |
| Schools | Usually closed on public holidays. |
| Shops | Opening hours vary by shop and area. |
| Public transport | Holiday timetables may apply. |
Common questions
Is Independence Day a day off in Finland in 2025?
Independence Day is an official Finnish public holiday in 2025, but it falls on a weekend, so it usually does not create an extra weekday off.
Is Independence Day paid time off?
This site does not determine whether Independence Day is paid time off for a specific job. Pay and work obligation can depend on law, collective agreements, employment contracts, and work schedules.
Is it a bank holiday?
Yes, Independence Day is a bank holiday in Finland on Saturday, December 6, 2025.
Can this create a long weekend in 2025?
Independence Day does not have an obvious one-workday bridge in 2025.
Can I add it to my calendar?
Yes, you can add Independence Day to your calendar as a single date or subscribe to all Finnish public holidays as a calendar feed.
Dates in nearby years
Related holidays
- All Saints’ Day
- Independence Day
- Christmas Eve
Source note
Dates are calculated from Finnish statutory public holidays and commonly observed non-statutory days. Unofficial days are marked separately. Read sources and methodology.
Bank-holiday classification is based on the Bank of Finland bank-holiday table.