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May Day ‘Vappu’ in the Jyväskylä Region

Spring brings with it a joyful Finnish holiday of Vappu, also know as May Day or Labour Day. There are many ways to celebrate Vappu, such as enjoying delicious brunches or cheerful activities. Finnish doughnuts and sima (a Finnish mead) must not be forgotten, of course. Vappu Eve is on April 30th and Vappu Day on May 1st. Check out the ideas for May Day in Jyväskylä Region!

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Photo: Satu Leinonen

May Day 2026

May Day will be celebrated again at the turn of April and May with delicious May Day brunches, picnics, and a variety of events! The funniest May Day tips of the Jyväskylä Region will be published again in the spring of 2026. While you wait for that, check out what’s happening in the Jyväskylä Region right now!

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