NorwayvsFinland
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
9
Days you're both off
3
Only Norway
6
Only Finland
What the numbers say
In 2026, Norway has 12 nationwide public holidays and Finland has 15, so Finland gets 3 more days off. They line up on 9 dates, including Første nyttårsdag, Langfredag, Første påskedag and Andre påskedag.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Norway has 8 on working days (4 fall on a weekend), against 9 for Finland (6 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Norway offers 5 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 3 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Finland offers 5 and 4. Finland has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is May in Norway and December in Finland.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Norway
Finland is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Finland
Norway is working these days.