How many days until Christmas Eve in Finland?
Christmas Eve (Jouluaatto) is a nationwide public holiday in Finland. In 2026 it falls on a Thursday.
Christmas Eve dates in Finland
| Date | Applies |
|---|---|
| Thursday, 24 December 2026 | Nationwide |
| Friday, 24 December 2027 | Nationwide |
Other countries with Christmas Eve
A nationwide public holiday with this name also appears in the calendars of: Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czechia, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Guatemala, Guinea-Bissau, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Philippines, Poland, Puerto Rico, San Marino, Slovakia, South Sudan, Sweden, Venezuela, Åland Islands.
Frequently asked questions
When is Christmas Eve in Finland?
Christmas Eve falls on Thursday, 24 December 2026 and Friday, 24 December 2027.
Is Christmas Eve a nationwide public holiday in Finland?
Yes, Christmas Eve is a public holiday across the whole country.
Does Christmas Eve fall on a weekend?
Not in the years listed: Christmas Eve falls on a weekday in 2026, 2027.
Which public holiday in Finland comes after Christmas Eve?
The next one is Christmas Day on Friday, 25 December 2026.
How many days until Christmas Eve?
The live countdown at the top of this page shows the days and weeks left. It is calculated from your device's date.
More Finland holidays
- New Year's Day
- Epiphany
- Good Friday
- Easter Sunday
- Easter Monday
- May Day
- Ascension Day
- Pentecost
- Midsummer Eve
- Midsummer Day
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