School holidays

Finland ·

9 school breaks in Finland during 2026. Longest is 18 days (Christmas Holidays).

School breaks

9

Total off-days

85

Longest break

18 d

Calendar year

2026

All 2026 school breaks

9 total
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CityAllEspooHelsinkiJyväskyläLahtiOuluTampereTurkuVantaa

Breaks by city

School calendars vary by city.

Espoo2 breaks
Dec22

Christmas Holidays

Dec 22 – Jan 6 · 16 days · Espoo

16d
Feb16

Winter Holidays

Feb 16 – 20 · 5 days · Espoo

5d
Helsinki2 breaks
Dec22

Christmas Holidays

Dec 22 – Jan 6 · 16 days · Helsinki

16d
Feb16

Winter Holidays

Feb 16 – 20 · 5 days · Helsinki

5d
Jyväskylä2 breaks
Dec21

Christmas Holidays

Dec 21 – Jan 6 · 17 days · Jyväskylä

17d
Feb23

Winter Holidays

Feb 23 – 27 · 5 days · Jyväskylä

5d
Lahti2 breaks
Dec21

Christmas Holidays

Dec 21 – Jan 6 · 17 days · Lahti

17d
Feb23

Winter Holidays

Feb 23 – Mar 1 · 7 days · Lahti

7d
Oulu2 breaks
Dec20

Christmas Holidays

Dec 20 – Jan 6 · 18 days · Oulu

18d
Mar2

Winter Holidays

Mar 2 – 6 · 5 days · Oulu

5d
Tampere2 breaks
Dec22

Christmas Holidays

Dec 22 – Jan 6 · 16 days · Tampere

16d
Feb23

Winter Holidays

Feb 23 – 27 · 5 days · Tampere

5d
Turku2 breaks
Dec22

Christmas Holidays

Dec 22 – Jan 6 · 16 days · Turku

16d
Feb17

Winter Holidays

Feb 17 – 23 · 7 days · Turku

7d
Vantaa2 breaks
Dec20

Christmas Holidays

Dec 20 – Jan 6 · 18 days · Vantaa

18d
Feb17

Winter Holidays

Feb 17 – 21 · 5 days · Vantaa

5d
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Public holidays in 2026

Affect closures and travel demand around school breaks.

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Jan1

New Year's Day

Jan6

Epiphany

Apr3

Good Friday

Apr5

Easter Sunday

Apr6

Easter Monday

May1

May Day

May14

Ascension Day

May24

Whit Sunday

Jun19

Midsummer's Eve

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Important school holiday information · Finland

General information

  • •Schools are closed on all public holidays in addition to the listed school holiday periods
  • •School holiday dates vary by city and municipality

Frequently asked questions

When are school holidays in Finland 2026?
Finland schools have 9 break periods throughout 2026. See the month-by-month timeline above for each break's start and end dates.
How many school breaks does Finland have in 2026?
Finland schools observe 9 break periods in 2026, including national holidays and seasonal breaks. Exact dates may vary by region or school zone.
When is the Christmas school break in Finland 2026?
The Christmas school break in Finland runs December 20, 2025 – January 6, 2026.
When is the winter school break in Finland 2026?
The winter school break in Finland runs February 16, 2026 – February 20, 2026.
Why do school holiday dates differ by region?
Many countries stagger school holidays across regions or zones to avoid simultaneous travel demand. France, the Netherlands, Germany, and others use this approach.
When is the best time to travel around school holidays?
Prices and crowds spike during school breaks. Traveling 1–2 weeks before or after a break — when other regions are still in school — typically offers better availability and lower prices.
Where does this calendar come from?
Data is sourced from the national education ministry of Finland. See the source link below for the official publication.
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School calendar dates published by national education ministries. Always confirm with your local school for the official calendar.