Restrictions on restaurants by region
These restrictions are valid from 22 October 2021. The restrictions on opening hours and the number of customers allowed in the premises vary by region. The restrictions will remain in force until further notice. They may change depending on the development of the epidemic in the area. The restrictions will be reviewed weekly.
General restrictions on restaurants
- Customers are provided with information and instructions so that they can act correctly and prevent coronavirus infections.
- Customers can wash their hands.
- There are sufficient distances between customers indoors and outdoors.
- The restaurant and in particular, all surfaces in it, are kept clean.
COVID-19 passport as an alternative to restrictions on activities
As an alternative to the COVID-19 restrictions operators, such as entrepreneurs, who are subject to these restrictions could require their customers to present a COVID-19 passport. The COVID-19 passport will serve as an alternative in situations where the event or premises in question are subject to restrictions.
The COVID-19 passport refers to the EU Digital COVID Certificate, which is available in the My Kanta Pages (a vaccination certificate, a test certificate or a certificate of recovery). If necessary, the Certificate is also available as a paper version from the healthcare service.
Restrictions on map from 22 October 2021
The regions where the restrictions are stricter than in the rest of the country are highlighted in dark.
Åland
- No separate restrictions on the number of customers or on licensing and opening hours.
More information about the restrictions in Åland – regeringen.ax (in Swedish)
South Karelia
- No separate restrictions on the number of customers or on licensing and opening hours.
South Ostrobothnia
- Food and beverage service businesses may be open between 5.00 and 1.00. Restrictions on opening hours do not apply to restaurants operating in connection with service stations or to takeaway sales of food.
- Alcohol may be served between 9.00 and 24.00 Alcohol may be served starting at 7.00 in connection with hotel breakfasts with permission from the Regional State Administrative Agency.
- The number of customer seats is restricted to 75% of normal capacity for restaurants serving food (indoors) and to 50% for businesses that primarily serve alcoholic beverages (indoors and outdoors).
- Indoors, all customers must have seats, which must located by a table or a counter.
South Savo
- No separate restrictions on the number of customers or on licensing and opening hours.
Kainuu
- No separate restrictions on the number of customers or on licensing and opening hours.
Kanta-Häme
- No separate restrictions on the number of customers or on licensing and opening hours.
Central Ostrobothnia
- Food and beverage service businesses may be open between 5.00 and 1.00. Restrictions on opening hours do not apply to restaurants operating in connection with service stations or to takeaway sales of food.
- Alcohol may be served between 9.00 and 24.00 Alcohol may be served starting at 7.00 in connection with hotel breakfasts with permission from the Regional State Administrative Agency.
- The number of customer seats is restricted to 75% of normal capacity for restaurants serving food (indoors) and to 50% for businesses that primarily serve alcoholic beverages (indoors and outdoors).
- Indoors, all customers must have seats, which must located by a table or a counter.
Central Finland
- No separate restrictions on the number of customers or on licensing and opening hours.
Kymenlaakso
- No separate restrictions on the number of customers or on licensing and opening hours.
Lapland
- No separate restrictions on the number of customers or on licensing and opening hours.
Pirkanmaa
- No separate restrictions on the number of customers or on licensing and opening hours.
Ostrobothnia
- Food and beverage service businesses may be open between 5.00 and 1.00. Restrictions on opening hours do not apply to restaurants operating in connection with service stations or to takeaway sales of food.
- Alcohol may be served between 9.00 and 24.00 Alcohol may be served starting at 7.00 in connection with hotel breakfasts with permission from the Regional State Administrative Agency.
- The number of customer seats is restricted to 75% of normal capacity for restaurants serving food (indoors) and to 50% for businesses that primarily serve alcoholic beverages (indoors and outdoors).
- Indoors, all customers must have seats, which must located by a table or a counter.
North Karelia
- No separate restrictions on the number of customers or on licensing and opening hours.
North Ostrobothnia
- No separate restrictions on the number of customers or on licensing and opening hours.
North Savo
- No separate restrictions on the number of customers or on licensing and opening hours.
Päijät-Häme
- Food and beverage service businesses may be open between 5.00 and 1.00. Restrictions on opening hours do not apply to restaurants operating in connection with service stations or to takeaway sales of food.
- Alcohol may be served between 9.00 and 24.00 Alcohol may be served starting at 7.00 in connection with hotel breakfasts with permission from the Regional State Administrative Agency.
- The number of customer seats is restricted to 75% of normal capacity for restaurants serving food (indoors) and to 50% for businesses that primarily serve alcoholic beverages (indoors and outdoors).
- Indoors, all customers must have seats, which must located by a table or a counter.
Satakunta
- Food and beverage service businesses may be open between 5.00 and 1.00. Restrictions on opening hours do not apply to restaurants operating in connection with service stations or to takeaway sales of food.
- Alcohol may be served between 9.00 and 24.00 Alcohol may be served starting at 7.00 in connection with hotel breakfasts with permission from the Regional State Administrative Agency.
- The number of customer seats is restricted to 75% of normal capacity for restaurants serving food (indoors) and to 50% for businesses that primarily serve alcoholic beverages (indoors and outdoors).
- Indoors, all customers must have seats, which must located by a table or a counter.
Uusimaa
- Food and beverage service businesses may be open between 5.00 and 1.00. Restrictions on opening hours do not apply to restaurants operating in connection with service stations or to takeaway sales of food.
- Alcohol may be served between 9.00 and 24.00 Alcohol may be served starting at 7.00 in connection with hotel breakfasts with permission from the Regional State Administrative Agency.
- The number of customer seats is restricted to 75% of normal capacity for restaurants serving food (indoors) and to 50% for businesses that primarily serve alcoholic beverages (indoors and outdoors).
- Indoors, all customers must have seats, which must located by a table or a counter.
Southwest Finland
- Food and beverage service businesses may be open between 5.00 and 1.00. Restrictions on opening hours do not apply to restaurants operating in connection with service stations or to takeaway sales of food.
- Alcohol may be served between 9.00 and 24.00 Alcohol may be served starting at 7.00 in connection with hotel breakfasts with permission from the Regional State Administrative Agency.
- The number of customer seats is restricted to 75% of normal capacity for restaurants serving food (indoors) and to 50% for businesses that primarily serve alcoholic beverages (indoors and outdoors).
- Indoors, all customers must have seats, which must located by a table or a counter.
Press releases and news
Changes to restrictions on food and beverage service businesses – restrictions to be introduced in South Ostrobothnia and Uusimaa
Press release
21.10.2021 13.29
Changes to restrictions on food and beverage service businesses — restrictions to be introduced in Central Ostrobothnia
Press release
14.10.2021 13.30
Changes to restrictions on food and beverage service businesses
Press release
7.10.2021 13.29
Changes to restrictions on food and beverage service businesses — lighter restrictions for acceleration and community transmission phases of epidemic
Press release
30.9.2021 13.59
Changes to restrictions on food and beverage service businesses
Press release
23.9.2021 13.43