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Public Holiday
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Independence Day
Sunday, December 6, 2026
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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
📣 Traveler notes
The Åland Islands are an autonomous territory within Finland known for its maritime history, outdoor activities, and a population that primarily speaks Swedish.
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About this holiday
Following a post-WWI territorial dispute, the League of Nations decreed in 1921 that the Åland Islands would remain under Finnish rule while preserving their Swedish language, culture, and autonomy.