✅ Finnish Calendar — One-Page
Overview
Finland observes a mix of public holidays, religious
festivals, cultural traditions, historical commemorations,
and awareness days throughout the year.
In November, Finland highlights two major national observances and one
awareness event.
✅ Events & Holidays in
November (Finland)
(Across all 7 Event Types — complete)
1. Public Holidays
All Saints’ Day
Pyhäinpäivä
A national public holiday honoring deceased loved ones. Families visit
cemeteries and place candles on graves, creating a peaceful sea of light across
Finland.
2. International Days
Children’s Rights Day
Lapsen oikeuksien päivä
Part of the UN’s global observance promoting the rights and well-being of
children. Finland participates with school programs and awareness events.
3. Religious Days
All Saints’ Day
Christian day of remembrance. Recognized both as a religious
and cultural event in Finland.
4. Cultural Events
Father’s Day
Isänpäivä
Celebrated nationwide with family gatherings, meals, school crafts, and
homemade gifts. Officially a flag-raising day in Finland.
5. Historical Events
No historical commemorations occur in November.
6. Awareness Days
Children’s Rights Day
Highlights child welfare, education access, safety, and
equality.
7. Special Family Days
Father’s Day
A key family celebration honoring fathers, stepfathers, and
grandfathers across the country.
✅ Summary Table (November)
|
Date |
Event (English) |
Finnish Name |
Type |
|
1 |
All Saints’ Day |
Pyhäinpäivä |
Public Holiday / Religious |
|
9 |
Father’s Day |
Isänpäivä |
Cultural Event / Family Day |
|
20 |
Children’s Rights Day |
Lapsen oikeuksien päivä |
Awareness Day |
✅ Notes
- Finland’s
calendar includes many official flag days, making cultural
celebrations highly visible nationwide.
- November
is a quiet month but features meaningful family and remembrance events.