Flag Days in Finland - Time

Time

The flag is flown from 8 AM to sunset; however, even in summer at most to 9 PM. There are three exceptions:

  • on Midsummer the flag is flown from 6 PM on Midsummer Eve to 9 PM on Midsummer Day
  • on Independence Day the flag is flown from 8 AM to 8 PM.
  • on election days, if the election goes on after sunset, the flag is flown from 8 AM to 8 PM

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