Finland · Season of Joy
Christmas Eve
Next on Thursday, 24 December 2026
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About Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve is the primary day of celebration for the Christmas holiday in Finland. Families often gather for a traditional dinner, exchange gifts, and enjoy a sauna session together before visiting the graves of relatives. It serves as a central cultural and religious observance for the Finnish population.
How it's celebrated
- Decorating the Christmas tree
- Exchanging gifts with loved ones
- Christmas carols and midnight mass
- A festive family dinner
When is Christmas Eve in Finland?
Christmas Eve dates from 2023 to 2031
- 2023Sunday, 24 DecemberPast
- 2024Tuesday, 24 DecemberPast
- 2025Wednesday, 24 DecemberPast
- 2026Thursday, 24 December in 61 days
- 2027Friday, 24 Decemberin 426 days
- 2028Sunday, 24 Decemberin 792 days
- 2029Monday, 24 Decemberin 1157 days
- 2030Tuesday, 24 Decemberin 1522 days
- 2031Wednesday, 24 Decemberin 1887 days
December 2026
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