Finnish workers divided over proposal to delay summer holidays

A proposal to shift Finland’s summer holiday period two weeks later has split public opinion, according to a survey commissioned by the Finnish Entrepreneurs association.

The poll, conducted by research institute Verian in May, found 39 percent of respondents opposed the change, while 35 percent supported it and 26 percent were undecided. The survey included over 1,000 working-age Finns between 18 and 69, covering employees, entrepreneurs, freelancers, and the unemployed.

The proposal originated from Education Minister Anders Adlercreutz of the Swedish People’s Party, who suggested pushing back the start of school summer holidays by two weeks.