Svalbard and Jan MayenvsFinland
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
9
Days you're both off
3
Only Svalbard and Jan Mayen
6
Only Finland
What the numbers say
In 2026, Svalbard and Jan Mayen 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: Svalbard and Jan Mayen has 8 on working days (4 fall on a weekend), against 9 for Finland (6 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Svalbard and Jan Mayen 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 Svalbard and Jan Mayen and December in Finland.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Finland is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Finland
Svalbard and Jan Mayen is working these days.
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