When is Epiphany in Finland?

Epiphany in Finland falls on Wednesday, January 6, 2027.

Is Epiphany a public holiday in Finland?

Yes, Epiphany is an official public holiday in Finland.

Is Epiphany a paid day off in Finland?

Public holidays in Finland are generally paid days off for employees. However, specific entitlements for Epiphany may depend on your employment contract and local labor regulations.

What day of the week is Epiphany in 2027?

Epiphany falls on a Wednesday in Finland in 2027.

Is Epiphany a fixed or floating holiday?

Epiphany is a floating holiday, meaning its date changes each year (often based on the lunar calendar or a specific calculation rule).

Does Epiphany create a long weekend in Finland?

Epiphany falls on a Wednesday, so it does not directly create a long weekend.

Is Epiphany celebrated nationwide in Finland?

Yes, Epiphany is observed nationwide throughout Finland.

What is Epiphany about?

Epiphany is a recognized holiday in Finland (locally known as "Loppiainen"). It is classified as a Public holiday.

When is Epiphany in 2028?

The exact date of Epiphany in 2028 in Finland has not yet been confirmed. Check back closer to the date for the official calendar.

Is Epiphany always on the same date?

No, Epiphany is a floating holiday whose date changes each year. Epiphany may be calculated based on the lunar calendar, the day of the week, or other rules — so the date shifts from year to year.

Epiphany

Name: Epiphany 2027
Start: 2027-01-06
End: 2027-01-06
Location: Finland

Finland · 2027

in 294 days

Date

January 6, 2027

Day

Wednesday

Type

Public

Scope

National

Local Name: Loppiainen

About Epiphany

Epiphany is a Christian holiday celebrated on January 6th, commemorating the visit of the Magi (the Three Wise Men or Three Kings) to the baby Jesus. It marks the end of the Christmas season, traditionally twelve days after Christmas Day.

In Western Christianity, Epiphany primarily celebrates the arrival of the Magi and the revelation of Christ to the Gentiles. In Eastern Orthodox Christianity, Theophany (celebrated on January 6th or 19th) centers on the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River.

Epiphany is a public holiday in many countries including Austria, Italy, Spain, Croatia, Poland, Slovakia, and some parts of Germany and Switzerland. In Spain and Latin America, it is the primary gift-giving day — children receive gifts from the Three Kings rather than Santa Claus.

Quick Facts

Date 2027: January 6, 2027
Day: Wednesday
Type: Public
Scope: National
Fixed Date: No — date changes each year
Local Name: Loppiainen
Traditions: Three Kings parades · Gift giving · King's Cake · Blessing of water

When is Epiphany?

Year	Date	Day	Long Weekend?
2025	January 6, 2025	Monday	Yes — 3-day weekend
2026	January 6, 2026	Tuesday	Yes — 4-day weekend
2027This year	January 6, 2027	Wednesday	No

How is Epiphany Celebrated?

In Spain and Latin American countries, January 6th — Día de Reyes (Three Kings Day) — is the main Christmas gift-giving occasion, with large parades of the Three Kings the evening before. Children leave their shoes out for the kings to fill with gifts.

In France, a special cake called Galette des Rois (King's Cake) is shared, with a small figurine hidden inside — whoever finds it becomes king or queen for the day. Similar king cake traditions exist in many other countries including the United States' Mardi Gras celebrations.

Did You Know?

•The word 'Epiphany' comes from the Greek 'epiphaneia,' meaning 'manifestation' or 'appearance.'
•The Bible does not specify how many Magi there were — the number three comes from the three gifts (gold, frankincense, and myrrh).
•In Italy, the tradition of La Befana has an old witch delivering gifts to children on Epiphany Eve.
•Orthodox Christians in some countries celebrate Epiphany with the blessing of bodies of water, including rivers and seas.
•In Germany, 'star singers' (children dressed as the Three Kings) go from house to house collecting for charity on Epiphany.