Independence Day (Finland)
Independence Day of Finland (Finnish: itsenäisyyspäivä; Swedish: självständighetsdagen) is a national public holiday, and a flag flying day, held on 6 December to celebrate Finland's declaration of full independence from the Russian Empire when the Bolsheviks took power in late 1917.
| Independence Day of Finland | |
|---|---|
| Observed by | Finland |
| Significance | The day the Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Parliament of Finland |
| Celebrations | Concerts, Balls |
| Date | December 6 |
| Next time | 6 December 2024 |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Related to | Declaration of Independence |
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