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What's open on Ascension Day 2027 in Finland?

Known locally as Helatorstai

Ascension Day falls on 2027-05-06. Ascension Day is a public holiday in Finland. Banks and offices close; shops and supermarkets open with reduced hours.

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Urgent & Emergency Essentials

24/7 Open

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On-Duty Pharmacies24/7 Petrol & EV
116 117 / 112
May 6

Next occurrence

6 May 2027

Most chains are expected to stay open.

5

Open

1

Reduced

0

Closed

All Categories 8 Supermarkets & Groceries 3 Pharmacies & Chemists 1 Petrol & EV Charging 1 Retail & Shopping Malls 1 Post & Parcel Lockers 1 Public Transit & Transport 1

Holiday Survival & Public Services Cheat Sheet

Essential public rules and services operating on Ascension Day 2027

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Public Transit

Sunday / Holiday Schedule

Public transit networks typically operate on Sunday or holiday timetables.

Service Availability 75%

Street Parking

Free / Relaxed Rules

Sunday parking rules and free municipal parking zones usually apply on statutory holidays.

Service Availability 90%

Post & Lockers

Lockers Only · Counters Closed

National postal delivery suspended; outdoor automated parcel lockers remain active 24/7.

Service Availability 40%

Trading Laws

100% Closed (Gov / Banks)

Government offices, municipal counters, and bank branches remain 100% closed.

Service Availability 15%
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All Verified Chains & Venues

8 venues tracked
Venue / ChainCategoryHoliday StatusHoursVerification & Source
Yliopiston Apteekki 24h24/7 Duty

Päivystävät apteekit avoinna 24/7 kaikkina juhlapyhinä

Editorial0300-20200
Pharmacies & Chemists Open 24 hours
2026-04-20
yliopistonapteekki.fi
Neste K 24/7 & Express24/7 Duty

Automaattiasemat ja Neste K -liikenneasemat avoinna 24h pyhäpäivinä

Editorial
Petrol & EV Charging Open 24 hours
2026-04-20
neste.fi
S-market
Estimate
Supermarkets & Groceries Open Hours Vary
2026-08-23
s-kaupat.fi
K-Market
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Supermarkets & Groceries Open Hours Vary
2026-08-23
k-market.fi
Lidl
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Supermarkets & Groceries Open Hours Vary
2026-08-23
lidl.fi
Prisma
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Retail & Shopping Malls Open Hours Vary
2026-08-23
prisma.fi
VR Junat & HSL Joukkoliikenne

Liikennöi sunnuntaiaikataulujen mukaan juhlapyhinä

Editorial
Public Transit & Transport Reduced hours Hours Vary
2026-04-20
vr.fi
Posti Pakettiautomaatti 24/7

Ulkoautomaatit käytettävissä 24h pyhäpäivinä

Editorial
Post & Parcel Lockers Open 24 hours
2026-04-20
posti.fi

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More holidays in Finland

All Saints' Day 2026-10-31 Independence Day 2026-12-06 Christmas Day 2026-12-25 St. Stephen's Day 2026-12-26 New Year's Day 2027-01-01 Epiphany 2027-01-06 Good Friday 2027-03-26 Easter Monday 2027-03-29 May Day 2027-05-01 Pentecost 2027-05-16 Midsummer Day 2027-06-26

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Frequently asked questions

Are shops, supermarkets and pharmacies open on Ascension Day in Finland?

Ascension Day is a public holiday in Finland. Banks and offices close; shops and supermarkets open with reduced hours. Confirmed open chains include: S-market, K-Market, Lidl, Prisma, Yliopiston Apteekki 24h. Typically closed venues: banks, government.

When is Ascension Day 2027?

Ascension Day falls on 2027-05-06 in 2027.

Are public transport and emergency services running on Ascension Day?

Emergency medical helplines, on-duty pharmacies and 24/7 petrol stations remain accessible. Public transit generally runs on a Sunday/holiday timetable.

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