Public holiday in Finland
Second Easter Day in Finland
Monday, April 6, 2026
Nationwide public holiday
Second Easter Day is a nationwide public holiday in Finland on the Monday after Easter Sunday. It gives the Easter weekend an extra day of rest in the Finnish calendar.
About Second Easter Day in Finland
In Finland, Second Easter Day is observed nationwide and is part of the spring Easter holiday period. It follows Easter Sunday and Easter Monday, extending the Easter break into the start of the working week. As a public holiday, it is relevant to people planning travel, family time, and seasonal activities around Easter.
Traditions
Finnish observance of Easter usually centers on family time and the wider Easter period rather than on this day alone. In practice, Second Easter Day is often treated as a quiet holiday that continues the Easter break after the main festive weekend.
How Second Easter Day is celebrated in Finland
Many people use the day as a final day off during the Easter period, spending it at home, with relatives, or outdoors if the weather allows. It is generally a low-key public holiday rather than a day for large public events.
Interesting facts
Second Easter Day is a nationwide public holiday in Finland. The holiday always falls on a Monday, immediately after Easter Sunday.
Dates in published calendars
| Year | Holiday date | Observed date | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 Apr 2026 | — | Nationwide |
Import sources
- Generic ICS feed
An import is not an independent verification.