Public holiday in Finland
All Saints' Day in Finland
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Nationwide public holiday
All Saints' Day is a nationwide public holiday in Finland dedicated to the remembrance of the dead. It falls on a Saturday and is observed across the country.
About All Saints' Day in Finland
In Finland, All Saints' Day is a quiet public holiday associated with visiting graves and remembering deceased relatives and friends. It is observed nationwide and is one of the more reflective days in the Finnish calendar, with many people using the day for private remembrance rather than large public events. Because it always falls on a Saturday, its practical effect is tied to the weekend, but it remains a formal public holiday throughout the country.
History
The Finnish observance follows the Christian feast of All Saints and has long been linked in Finland with memorial customs for the dead. In modern Finland, the holiday was moved to Saturday so that it would always fall on the weekend.
Traditions
A common custom is to light candles at cemeteries and on graves, creating rows of lights after dark. Families may visit burial grounds during the day, and churches often hold memorial services.
How All Saints' Day is celebrated in Finland
Many Finns spend the day quietly with family or in remembrance. Cemeteries are especially busy in the evening, when candles are lit on graves and around memorial areas.
Interesting facts
In Finland, the holiday is called Pyhäinpäivä in Finnish and Helgons dag in Swedish. The candlelight at cemeteries is one of the most recognizable features of the day in Finland.
Dates in published calendars
| Year | Holiday date | Observed date | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 31 Oct 2026 | — | Nationwide |
Import sources
- Generic ICS feed
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