FinlandvsRussia
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
3
Days you're both off
12
Only Finland
10
Only Russia
What the numbers say
In 2026, Finland has 15 nationwide public holidays and Russia has 13, so Finland gets 2 more days off. They line up on 3 dates, including Uudenvuodenpäivä, Loppiainen and Vappu.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Finland has 9 on working days (6 fall on a weekend), against 9 for Russia (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); Russia offers 5 and 2. Finland has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is December in Finland and January in Russia.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Finland
Russia is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Russia
Finland is working these days.