Independence Day of Finland

The holiday begins with the traditional ceremony of raising the national flag.December 6 marks the anniversary of Finland’s independence.

"Independence Day" Finland is a national holiday. On this day, flags are raised at all state institutions, a military parade is held, newspapers publish lists of awardees, and in the evening guests gather for a traditional ball in the presidential palace in Helsinki.

The festival begins with the traditional ceremony of raising the national flag. And in Finland, on Independence Day, you can see flags not only on public institutions, but also on private houses.

Independence Day is one of the most ceremonial national holidays in Finland. In the main Cathedral in Helsinki at noon begins the festive service.

In the evening, a traditional student torchlight procession is held in the center of the Finnish capital, starting with lighting candles on the graves and memorials of the presidents of Finland and ending with a rally in the historic Senate Square, in front of the main Cathedral. The climax of the holiday was an evening reception at the presidential palace.