Overview
About the event
History of Sleepy Head Day
Observed in Finland, this venerable day brings with it hundreds of years of history dating all the way back to the Middle Ages. While its first written record was on a calendar from a hymnal dating back to 1652, the tradition of celebrating Sleepy Head Day certainly took place prior to this time.
Originally, this event was celebrated on June 27 but in 1709, Sleepy Head Day was pushed back a month and that�??s when it is still celebrated today.
Observed in Finland, this venerable day brings with it hundreds of years of history dating all the way back to the Middle Ages. While its first written record was on a calendar from a hymnal dating back to 1652, the tradition of celebrating Sleepy Head Day certainly took place prior to this time.
Originally, this event was celebrated on June 27 but in 1709, Sleepy Head Day was pushed back a month and that�??s when it is still celebrated today.
