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Ascension Day

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🏪 What's open

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

🛋️ Long weekend potential

4-Day Block
THU 14 Holiday
FRI 15 Bridge Day
SAT 16 Weekend
SUN 17 Weekend

4-day weekend with a bridge day on May 15

📣 Traveler notes

The Åland Islands are an autonomous, self-governing Baltic Sea territory within Finland. The local population, of approximately 30,000, primarily speaks a local dialect of Swedish and the region is known for its maritime history and outdoor activities.

  • The islands are known for warm, sunny weather and popular outdoor activities.
  • Åland is an autonomous, self-governing territory within Finland.
  • No specific etiquette provided.

About this holiday

Ascension Day is one of the holidays in Finland, which are established by Parliament. Finnish holidays are categorized as either Christian (e.g., Christmas, Easter, Ascension Day) or non-Christian (e.g., May Day, Finnish Independence Day).