Smoking ban in Finland (2026)
Last reviewed: 7 November 2026
In short: Smoking is banned indoors in public places and workplaces, and in vehicles with a child under 15. Outdoors it is banned in event stands and at schools and day-care centres. A fine applies if a person keeps smoking after a warning.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Indoor public places and workplacesSmoking in public places | Smoking is banned indoors in buildings, vehicles and similar places that are open to the public or to employees, or to customers of commercial or public services. A separate smoking room approved under building law may be allowed. [1] |
| Bars and restaurantsSmoking in public places | Smoking is banned in the indoor customer areas of bars and restaurants. A bar may set up a reasonably sized smoking room that meets section 76. [1] |
| Outdoor terraces and public outdoor areasSmoking in public places | Smoking is banned in outdoor stands and seating areas of public events, and outdoors at day-care centres, schools and colleges. The Act does not list restaurant terraces or other public outdoor areas. [1] |
| Cars with childrenSmoking in public places | Smoking is banned inside a privately used vehicle when a person under 15 is in it. The ban does not apply to living quarters in the vehicle. [1] |
| FineSmoking in public places | A person who keeps smoking in a banned place after being told to stop by the holder, an event organiser, a steward or the supervisory authority is sentenced to a fine for a smoking offence. The Act sets no amount. [1] |
Sources
- Finlex (Ministry of Justice): Tupakkalaki 549/2016 (consolidated, open data) (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources
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