FinlandvsNorway
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
9
Days you're both off
6
Only Finland
3
Only Norway
What the numbers say
In 2026, Finland has 15 nationwide public holidays and Norway has 12, so Finland gets 3 more days off. They line up on 9 dates, including Uudenvuodenpäivä, Pitkäperjantai, Pääsiäispäivä and Toinen pääsiäispäivä.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Finland has 9 on working days (6 fall on a weekend), against 8 for Norway (4 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); Norway offers 5 and 3. Finland has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is December in Finland and May in Norway.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Finland
Norway is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Norway
Finland is working these days.