FinlandvsSweden
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
14
Days you're both off
1
Only Finland
2
Only Sweden
What the numbers say
In 2026, Finland has 15 nationwide public holidays and Sweden has 16, so Sweden gets 1 more day off. They line up on 14 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 Sweden (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); Sweden offers 5 and 5. Sweden has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is December in Finland and December in Sweden.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Finland
Sweden is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Sweden
Finland is working these days.