In Hämeenlinna’s early childhood education, daycare centre operations are reduced during comprehensive school holiday periods. During holidays, early childhood education is organised centrally only in certain daycare centres. We inform guardians of exceptional holiday arrangements well in advance.
Opening hours for daycare centres during autumn, Christmas and winter holidays 2026–2027
During the autumn holiday 12/10/2026–16/10/2026, the following units are open: Eteläinen, Hattelmala, Hauho, Hirsimäki, Iittala, Idänpää, Kaivokatu, Kankaantausta, Katuma, Kutala, Katinen, Lammi, Liivuori, Ojoinen, Renko, Sairio, Siiri and Solvik daycare centres.
During the Christmas holiday 23/12/2026 – 6/01/2027, the following units are open: 4/01/2027 – 5/01/2027 Iittala daycare centre. 23/12/2026 – 6/01/2027 Liivuori, Ojoinen, Kutala, Katinen, Eteläinen and Lammi daycare centres.
During the winter holiday 1/03/2027 – 5/03/2027, the following units are open: Eteläinen, Hattelmala, Hauho, Hirsimäki, Iittala, Idänpää, Kaivokatu, Kankaantausta, Katuma, Kutala, Katinen, Lammi, Liivuori, Ojoinen, Renko, Sairio, Siiri and Solvik daycare centres.
Pre-primary education term and holiday dates 2026–2027
Pre-primary education follows the term and holiday dates of comprehensive schools, and free pre-primary education is not provided during holiday periods. Pre-primary groups operating in connection with schools are closed during holidays, and supplementary early childhood education for pre-primary pupils is organised in connection with daycare centres.
Autumn term 12/08 – 22/12/2026.
Autumn holiday week 42, 12/10 – 16/10/2026
Christmas holiday 23/12/2026 – 6/01/2027
Spring term 7/01 – 30/05/2027. Note! Pre-primary education always ends on 30/05.
Winter holiday week 9, 1/03 – 5/03/2027.
Please note that a fee will be charged for unannounced absences and uncancelled bookings during holiday periods:
