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Public Holiday Regional: FI-01

Åland's Autonomy Day

June 2026
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🏪 What's open

  • Banks Closed
  • Government offices Closed
  • Schools Closed
  • Shops Mostly closed
  • Restaurants Closed
  • Public transit Reduced
  • Stock market Closed
  • Post office Closed

🛋️ Long weekend potential

4-Day Block
SAT 06 Weekend
SUN 07 Weekend
MON 08 Bridge Day
TUE 09 Holiday

4-day weekend with a bridge day on June 8

📣 Traveler notes

Finland is known for its extensive nature, including 188,000 lakes and numerous islands. It offers opportunities to view the Northern Lights and the Midnight Sun, and features cultural sites like Santaland in Rovaniemi.

  • Vappu (April 30–May 1): Expect busy streets and public celebrations, which is an exception to the general quiet atmosphere.
  • New Year's Day (January 1): Celebrations often include the President's speech and concerts.
  • Epiphany (January 6): Historically, this holiday date sometimes resulted in shops remaining open due to Russian calendar traditions.

About this holiday

Åland's Autonomy Day (June 9) celebrates the establishment of Åland's self-government, commemorating the first meeting of the Åland County Council in 1922.