Uusimaa Day

On this Day, we invite you to enjoy culture, meetings and local nature together. A festive spring day celebrated in the municipalities of Helsinki-Uusimaa on Thursday, 21 May 2026. Loviisa is hosting the event Uusimaa Day Spring Celebration.

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Festive Spring for All on 21 May

Let’s celebrate spring together!

The free Vantaa Day concert on 15 May was also this year’s main event of Uusimaa Day, with Juha Tapio as the star performer. In 2026, the celebration will take place in Loviisa.

Spring Excursion for Children on 21 May

Join our spring excursion into nature!

Let’s step into local nature and spot the nature symbols of our Region: the flower, the animals and overall, any signs of spring. We challenge local day care centres and primary schools to arrange these excursions. You can print the Nature Bingo and take it with you on your own family trip.

Spring coffee for adults 15 May

Get together for a cup of coffee!

Let’s meet, enjoy each other’s company together with something warm to make us feel good on this Spring Day! We challenge municipalities, organisations, parishes and companies to arrange coffee sessions. You can also enjoy your coffee at home, inviting your family and friends – and why not the neighbours, as well.

Libraries calling on Uusimaa Day 21 May

Spend Uusimaa Day at the library!

On the Uusimaa Day, learn about literature and culture inspired by your own Region. We challenge all regional libraries to participate.

Meme School for young people 21.5.

Jump into Meme School!

On the Uusimaa Day, dive into the world of memes and create your own memes with the Uusimaa theme. Meme School is aimed at middle school and upper secondary school students.

WHAT IS UUSIMAA DAY?

Info about Uusimaa Day

Uusimaa Day is celebrated annually in May. We invite all Uusimaa residents to enjoy culture, meetings and local nature together.

Helsinki-Uusimaa Region in Figures

municipalities

1,8

million inhabitants

58 %

of Finnish foreign speakers

124

libraries

national parks

107

cinemas

Current

News

9.5.2025

Memes, music and nature close by – Enjoy the Uusimaa Day with us on 15 May

On this Day, we invite you for the second time to enjoy culture, meetings and local nature together. Pick out your favourite among the event ideas and take part at the concert in Vantaa, where Juha Tapio is the main artist. You can also watch the streaming on this particular Thursday, 15 May.