Finland
Capital: Helsinki
About
Finland, or the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country in Northern Europe. It borders Sweden to the northwest, Norway to the north, and Russia to the east, with the Gulf of Bothnia to the west and the Gulf of Finland to the south, opposite Estonia. Its capital and largest city is Helsinki. Finland has a population of 5.7 million. The official languages are Finnish and Swedish, the mother tongues of 83.5 percent and 5.0 percent of the population, respectively. Finland's climate varies from humid continental in the south to boreal in the north. Its land is predominantly covered by boreal forest, with over 180,000 recorded lakes.
When things are closed
Upcoming public holidays in Finland. On these dates, expect banks, post offices, and government services to close. Many shops and museums close or run shortened hours; transit typically still runs.
Pyhäinpäivä · All Saints' Day
October 31, 2026
Saturday
Itsenäisyyspäivä · Independence Day
December 6, 2026
Sunday
Jouluaatto · Christmas Eve
December 24, 2026
Thursday
Joulupäivä · Christmas Day
December 25, 2026
Friday
Tapaninpäivä · St. Stephen's Day
December 26, 2026
Saturday
Uudenvuodenpäivä · New Year's Day
January 1, 2027
Friday
Cities (6)
References4
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