FinlandvsÅland Islands
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
15
Days you're both off
0
Only Finland
1
Only Åland Islands
What the numbers say
In 2026, Finland has 15 nationwide public holidays and Åland Islands has 16, so Åland Islands gets 1 more day off. They line up on 15 dates, including Uudenvuodenpäivä, Loppiainen, Pitkäperjantai and Pääsiäispäivä.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Finland has 9 on working days (6 fall on a weekend), against 10 for Åland Islands (6 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Finland offers 5 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 4 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Åland Islands offers 5 and 5. Åland Islands has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is December in Finland and December in Åland Islands.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Finland
Åland Islands is working — expect one-sided quiet.
None.
Only Åland Islands
Finland is working these days.
Full calendars: Finland · Åland Islands