All Saints Day in Finland: Dates and Holiday Information
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All Saints Day (pyhäinpäivä) is observed in Finland on the Saturday between 31 October and 6 November. It commemorates saints and deceased relatives; the date table gives the applicable 2026–2028 calendar dates.
All Saints Day
Holiday
Finland
Country
2026
Next Date Year
Saturday
Day
Oct
31
October 31, 2026
All Saints Day Date in Finland
Date
October 31, 2026
Day
Saturday
Public Holiday
Yes
Bank Holiday
No
Date Confirmed
Yes
All Saints Day Dates in Finland
All Saints Day 2026
- Confirmed
All Saints Day 2027
- Confirmed
All Saints Day 2028
- Estimated — subject to official confirmation
History of All Saints Day
Finnish observance uses the name pyhäinpäivä. Its place in the calendar reflects Finland’s Lutheran heritage or national civic tradition, while modern practice is shared across a diverse population.
Importance of All Saints Day
For planning purposes, All Saints Day affects ordinary administration, banking and many workplaces. Employment compensation still follows Finnish legislation and the applicable collective agreement rather than a blanket assumption about every worker.
How All Saints Day Is Celebrated in Finland
Families light candles at cemeteries as autumn evenings darken. Local customs vary between households, municipalities and congregations.
Office Impact
Public offices are ordinarily unavailable for pyhäinpäivä. Health care, transport, hospitality and other continuous operations remain staffed under sector-specific rosters.
Bank Impact
Finnish bank branches and payment systems treat All Saints Day as a non-business day when it falls within the statutory or banking calendar. Electronic services can operate while settlement waits for a banking day.
School Impact
School treatment of pyhäinpäivä follows the academic calendar. The Finnish National Agency for Education notes common free days but directs families to municipal schedules for precise term dates.
Travel Information
Around All Saints Day, verify rail, bus, ferry and attraction timetables because holiday service may differ. Advance booking is sensible when the observance creates a long weekend or major seasonal travel peak.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is All Saints Day in Finland?
It is observed on the Saturday between 31 October and 6 November.
What is the Finnish name?
The Finnish term is pyhäinpäivä.
Are offices, banks and schools closed?
Public and banking services generally follow the holiday calendar; school and employment details should be checked with the relevant municipality or agreement.