112 Day2026 · Date · History · Messages
The Finnish Government states that 112 Day is observed every year on 11 February to raise awareness about safety and correct use of the emergency number.
About 112 Day
112 Day is observed in Finland on 11 February as a safety-awareness campaign connected with the emergency number 112 and practical action in emergencies.
Finnish Government material describes it as a joint campaign of Finnish safety actors and states that the tradition has been celebrated in Finland since 1997.
Why 112 Day matters
The campaign focuses on everyday safety, risk prevention and correct use of the emergency number rather than on celebrating emergency calls themselves.
Finland’s national tradition predates the first shared European 112 Day reported by the Finnish Government for 2008, so the Finnish and wider European histories should not be collapsed into one start date.
History of 112 Day
Finnish Government material states that 112 Day has been celebrated in Finland since 1997.
The campaign is observed annually on 11 February and often extends across a campaign week in which safety actors share practical guidance.
The same Finnish Government source states that Europe celebrated its first shared 112 Day in 2008, documenting a later Europe-wide dimension.
How the observance developed
This timeline uses documented milestones from reviewed sources. Missing stages are left out rather than guessed.
First documented observance
Finnish Government material states that 112 Day has been celebrated in Finland since 1997.
Emergency Response Centre Agency Finland with Finnish safety actors
The Finnish Government describes 112 Day as a joint campaign of Finnish safety actors and publishes Emergency Response Centre Agency campaign material.
What the evidence establishes
Confirmed institutional roles and milestones are shown first. Details that could not be established from the reviewed sources are listed separately below.
7 fields not established in reviewed sources
Also known as
National Emergency Number Day, European 112 Day
How to Observe 112 Day
Review when 112 should and should not be called in Finland using current Emergency Response Centre Agency guidance.
Practice explaining an emergency clearly with children or other family members so they know what information an emergency operator may request.
Check the official 112 Suomi app and local emergency-preparedness guidance before an emergency occurs.
Share only official safety instructions during the campaign, especially when discussing emergency numbers or public warnings.
112 Day Facts
Finland observes 112 Day annually on 11 February.
Finnish Government material says the campaign has been celebrated in Finland since 1997.
112 Day is described as a joint campaign of Finnish safety actors to improve everyday safety.
A Finnish Government source says Europe held its first shared 112 Day in 2008.
The reviewed sources do not identify one original founder or an original founding instrument for Finland’s campaign.
112 Day Messages
May 112 Day be approached with care for historical context, accurate information and respect for the people and institutions connected with the commemoration.
For those observing 112 Day, the day can be a time to learn from documented history without turning commemoration into a claim the sources do not support.
Topic and context
What this page does not assume
- Keep the source-defined country, community, organizer or institutional scope; do not silently broaden it.
- Do not treat the title alone as proof of government recognition or public-holiday status.
- Do not add a creator, founding story or origin claim unless the supporting evidence establishes it.
- Health Information Not Medical Advice.
Evidence & sources
Sources used across the guide are gathered here. Labels show how each source supports the page, and contextual references are kept separate from primary evidence.
Finnish Government — 112 Day celebrated virtually on 11 February (opens in a new tab)
National Government
Finnish Government — Using the Emergency Number Correctly (opens in a new tab)
National Government
Emergency Response Centre Agency Finland (opens in a new tab)
Suomi.fi / Emergency Response Centre Agency Finland — 112 emergency number in Finland (opens in a new tab)
Understand it, compare it, then explore further
Start with the most common factual questions, then compare closely related observances and explore useful connections.
Frequently asked questions
When is 112 Day?
11 February The documented recurrence rule is: 11 February.
Does 112 Day fall on the same date every year?
Yes. It uses a fixed annual date unless stronger evidence changes the pattern.
Is 112 Day an official public holiday?
The reviewed sources verify it within this scope: Finland / 112 emergency-number safety-awareness observance, aligned with European 112 awareness. That recognition does not by itself make it a statutory public holiday; the site only makes public-holiday claims when reliable evidence explicitly does so.
Who established or recognizes 112 Day?
The documented basis is: The Finnish Government states that 112 Day is observed every year on 11 February to raise awareness about safety and correct use of the emergency number.. Supporting evidence includes Finnish Government — Using the Emergency Number Correctly. The site does not infer a separate creator or founder unless reviewed evidence establishes one.
Is 112 Day international or country-specific?
This observance is specific to Finland. Its fuller verified scope is: Finland / 112 emergency-number safety-awareness observance, aligned with European 112 awareness.
How is this page verified?
The factual information is checked against reviewed sources, including the date pattern, scope and institutional history. This page was checked on 2026-09-09.
When is 112 Day in Finland?
It is observed on 11 February, with campaign activities often extending through the surrounding week.
How long has Finland observed 112 Day?
Finnish Government material states that it has been celebrated in Finland since 1997.
Is Finland’s 112 Day the same as the later Europe-wide observance?
They are related, but Finland’s documented tradition dates to 1997 while the same government source says the first shared European 112 Day was in 2008.
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