- Hans Weber
- July 7, 2026
Embassy of Finland Prague – Suomen suurlähetystö Praha
Did you know that in Finland the May Day, Vappu, is a celebration of students, workers and the arrival of spring?
On Vappu, people of all ages wear their white high-school graduation caps in town, celebrate carnival-style and gather to parks for picnics. Eating a deep-fryed sweet pastry tippaleipä and drinking a mead soft drink sima (pictured) as well as munkki doughnuts are very traditional.
Numerous festive student traditions are also associated with the date.The Finnish Embassy wishes everyone a happy Vappu!
Read more about Finnish Vappu traditions: https://finland.fi/…/finland-shows-carnival-colours-on…/
Please note that the Embassy of Finland in Prague will be closed on Monday 1 May as well as Monday 8 May for Victory day. In case of consular emergencies, please contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland:
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