Public holidays in Finland are celebrated with families either in religious devotions or traditional dinners. In more festive holidays like New Year and Midsummer’s day, people gather round to parties and banquets with traditional plays and food.

Here is Finland’s list of Public Holidays:

Saturday, 1 January 2011: New Year’s Day

Like all parts in the world, Finland New Year’s Day celebrations are filled with fun and excitement with fireworks displays and parties with colorful lights on buildings and streets.

Thursday, 6 January 2011: Epiphany

This is a Christian holiday that celebrates the presentation of the Child Jesus to the Magi, at the same time celebrating the Baptism of Christ.

Friday, 22 April 2011: Good Friday

This Christian holiday celebrates the death of Jesus Christ.

Sunday, 24 April 2011: Easter
Monday, 25 April 2011: Easter Monday

This holiday celebrates the Christian belief of the resurrection of Christ.

Sunday, 1 May 2011: Vappu (May Day)

This holiday is also known as May Day which is dedicated to celebrating the workers’ contributions to the country.

Thursday, 2 June 2011: Ascension Day

This day celebrates the ascension of Christ to Heaven.

Sunday, 12 June 2011: Whit Sunday

This Christian holiday celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit, the “Pentecost”, to the disciples of Christ.

Saturday, 25 June 2011: Midsummer’s Day

This festival is celebrated to welcome the summer and change of season. People gather to light bonfires, attend banquets with music, dance and other festivities.

Saturday, 5 November 2011: All Saint’s Day

This Christian holiday is celebrated in honor of the Christian Saints.

Tuesday, 6 December 2011: Independence Day

This day is to celebrate the Independence of Finland from Russia in 1917.

Sunday, 25 December 2011: Christmas Day
Monday, 26 December 2011: Second day of Christmas

This day marks the birth of Christ according to Christian belief.

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