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List of flags of Finland#Yachting

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The following is a list of flags of Finland. For more information, see flag of Finland.

National flag

{{Main|Flag of Finland}}

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File:Flag of Finland.svg1920–presentCivil flag and civil ensignFlag ratio: 11:18; (5:3:10):(4:3:4)\
File:Flag of Finland (state).svg1978–presentState flag and ensignFlag ratio: 11:18

Presidential flag

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File:Flag of the President of Finland.svg1978–presentUsed by the PresidentTriple-tailed flag, ratio: 11:19
File:Flag of the President of Finland (1944–1946).svg1944–1946Used by President, Field Marshal C.G.E. MannerheimTriple-tailed flag, ratio: 11:19
File:Flag of the President of Finland (1920–1944 and 1946–1978).svg1920–1944, 1946–1978Used by the PresidentTriple-tailed flag, ratio: 11:19
File:Presidential pennant of Finland.svg1978–presentPresidential pennant of Finland

=Regent of Finland=

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File:Standard of the Regent of Finland 1918–1919.svg1918–1919Used by the RegentStandard of the Regent of Finland

Military flag

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File:Flag_of_the_commander_of_Finnish_defence_forces.png1920–presentCommander of the Finnish Defence ForcesCurrent version adopted in 1978
File:Flag of the Minister of Defence (Finland).svg1920–presentMinister of DefenceCurrent version adopted in 1978

=[[Finnish Navy|Navy]]=

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File:Military Flag of Finland.svg1978–presentWar flag and ensignTriple-tailed flag, ratio: 11:19
File:Flag of Finland 1920-1978 (Military).svg1920–1978War flag and ensignTriple-tailed flag, ratio: 11:19
File:Flag of Finland 1918-1920 (Military).svg1918–1920War flag and ensignTriple-tailed flag, ratio: 11:19
File:Naval Jack of Finland.svg1919–presentNaval jackFlag ratio: 1:1
File:Naval Jack of Finland 1919.svg1919Naval jackFlag ratio: 1:1
File:Masthead pennant of Finland.svg?–presentMasthead pennant of Finland
File:Flag of the Commander of the Finnish Navy.svg1978–presentFlag of the Commander of the Finnish Navy
File:Pennant of Commander of Naval Command (Finland).svg?–presentPennant of Commander of Naval Command
File:Pennant of Commander of Naval Squadron (Finland).svg?–presentDirector of Naval College and Commander of a Naval Squadron
File:Pennant of Commander of Flotilla (Finland).svg?–presentCommander of Flotilla
File:Pennant of Commander of Semi-Flotilla (Finland).svg?–presentSemi-flotilla Commander
File:Pennant of a Senior Officer (Finland).svg?–presentSenior officer at anchor in harbour
File:Meritiedustelupataljoona.svg2015–presentFlag of Naval Reconnaissance Battalion of Finnish Navy

=[[Finnish Air Force|Air Force]]=

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File:Hämeen Lennoston lippu.svg1957–Present DayFlag of the Lapland Air Command
File:Karjalan Lennoston lippu.svg1957–Present DayFlag of the Karelia Air Command
File:Satakunnan Lennoston lippu.svg1957–Present DayFlag of the Satakunta Air Command
File:Lentosotakoulun lippu.svg1957–Present DayFlag of the Air Force Academy

Civil Maritime Flags

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File:Suomen luotsilippu 1920-1978.svg1920–1978rowspan="2" | Pilot Flag
File:Suomen luotsilippu 1919-1920.svg1919–1920
File:Flag of Finland 1918 (merchant).svg1918Temporary official merchant ensignOfficial merchant ensign of the independent Finnish state in 1918.

Diplomatic services flags

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File:Ambassador and Minister Plenipotentiary flag of Finland 1918.png1918–1920Ambassador and Minister Plenipotentiary
File:Charge d'Affairs standard of Finland 1918.svg1918–1920Charge d'Affairs

Customs Flags

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File:Suomen tullilippu 1920-1978.svg1920–1978rowspan="2" | Customs Flag of Finland
File:Suomen tullilippu 1919-1920.svg1919–1920
File:Customs Flag of Finland Grand Duchy of Finland.svg1827—1917Customs Flag of Finland Grand Duchy of Finland

Postal Flags

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File:Postilippu (myöhäisempi malli).svg1939–1978rowspan="2" | Postal Flag of Finland

|

File:Postilippu (varhaisempi malli).svg1918–1939

Vexillology Association flags

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File:Flag of PH.svgFlag of the Partioheraldikot r.y.

Regions

{{See also|Counties of Finland}}

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! class="unsortable"|Flag !!colspan="2"| Administrative division !! Adopted !!class="unsortable"| Description

File:Flag of Åland.svg{{sort|Åland|File:Ahvenanmaa in Finland.svg}}Åland1954–PresentFlag of Åland
File:Keski-suomi lippu.svg{{sort|Central Finland|File:Keski-Suomi in Finland.svg}}Central Finland1898-PresentA banner of arms based on the region's coat of arms. Ratio: 1:1
File:Keski-Pohjanmaa.lippu.svg{{sort|Central Ostrobothnia|File:Keski-Pohjanmaa in Finland.svg}}Central Ostrobothnia?-PresentA Canadian pale flag with a white marten and five crosses from the region's coat of arms.
File:Flag of Kainuu.svg{{sort|Kainuu|File:Kainuu in Finland.svg}}Kainuu1998–presentA banner of arms based on the region's coat of arms designed by a Finnish heraldist Olof Eriksson in 1978. The flag itself was adopted in 25.6.1998. {{cite web |url=https://www.kainuunliitto.fi/logot |title=Data |website=www.kainuunliitto.fi|access-date=2019-10-14}}
File:Flag of Tavastia Proper.svg{{sort|Kanta-Häme|File:Kanta-Häme in Finland.svg}}Kanta-Häme2018–presentFlag featuring elements from the region's coat of arms. Designed by heraldist Tuomas Hyrsky and adopted by the regional council on the 100th anniversary of the Finnish flag on 28.5.2018. {{cite web |url=https://www.hameensanomat.fi/kanta-hame/kanta-hame-sai-oman-lipun-204597/ |title= Kanta-Häme sai oman lipun |website= www.hameensanomat.fi|date= 29 May 2018 |access-date=2019-10-14}} A further ceremony was held in the Häme Castle on 4.2.2019. {{cite web |url=https://www.hameenliitto.fi/fi/ajankohtaista/hameen-maakuntalippu-sai-arvoisensa-seremonian |title=Hämeen maakuntalippu sai arvoisensa seremonian |website=www.hameenliitto.fi|access-date=2019-10-14}}
File:North karelia flag.svg{{sort|North Karelia|File:Pohjois-Karjala in Finland.svg}}North Karelia1997–presentA red flag featuring two armored arms from the regional coat of arms with a fortressy white field on the hoist side of the flag. Adopted by the regional council on 8.6.1997. {{cite web |url=https://www.pohjois-karjala.fi//documents/33565/34151/maakuntatunnukset.pdf/eac9fcf0-7d78-48a0-a545-b6d6663f3e78?version=1.0 |title=11.1.2005 alkaen Pohjois-Karjalan maakuntaliittoPohjois-Karjalan maakunnanoma lippu |website= maakuntatunnukset.pdf|access-date=2019-10-14}}
File:Flag of Northern Savonia.svg{{sort|Northern Savonia|File:Pohjois-Savo in Finland.svg}}Northern Savonia?-PresentA black swallow-tailed flag featuring a loaded bow from the regional coat of arms placed between two yellow stripes.
File:Päijät-Häme.lippu.svg{{sort|Päijänne Tavastia|File:Päijät-Häme in Finland.svg}}Päijänne Tavastia?-PresentA banner of arms based on the region's coat of arms.
File:Satakunta-flag.svg{{sort|Satakunta|File:Satakunta in Finland.svg}}Satakunta1990–presentA swallow-tailed banner of arms based on the region's coat of arms from 1557. Designed by artist Reino Niiniranta and officially adopted on 21.11.1990. The regional flag's official flag day is on 11th of October, on the name day of Otso. {{cite web |url=http://www.satakuntaliitto.fi/maakuntatunnukset |title=Satakunnan maakuntatunnukset |website= www.satakuntaliitto.fi|access-date=2019-10-14}}
File:Flag of Southern Ostrobothnia.svg{{sort|South Ostrobothnia|File:Etelä-Pohjanmaa in Finland.svg}}South Ostrobothnia?-PresentA banner of arms based on the region's coat of arms.
File:Flag of South Savonia.svg{{sort|Southern Savonia|File:Etelä-Savo in Finland.svg}}South Savonia2020–presentA black flag charged with the bow and arrow from the region's coat of arms and a yellow hoist. Designed by designer Suvi Ripatti and officially adopted on 09.06.2020.{{cite web |url=https://www.esavo.fi/ajankohtaista/tiedote-maakuntahallituksen-kokous-9.6. |title=Etelä-Savon maakuntahallitus valitsi maakuntalipun |website= www.esavo.fi|access-date=2020-06-12}}
File:Flag of Uusimaa.svg{{sort|Uusimaa|File:Uusimaa in Finland.svg}}Uusimaa?-PresentA banner of arms based on the region's coat of arms.

= City and municipality flags =

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! class="unsortable"|Flag !!colspan="2"| Administrative division !! Adopted !!class="unsortable"| Description

File:Flag of Helsinki (long).svg{{sort|Helsinki|File:Helsinki sijainti Suomi.svg}}Helsinki?-PresentAn official{{cn|date=April 2025}} city flag based on the city's coat of arms.{{imagefact|date=April 2025}}
File:Joensuu.lippu.svg{{sort|Joensuu|File:Joensuu sijainti Suomi.svg}}Joensuu2008-Present{{cite web |url=https://www.joensuu.fi/materiaalipankki |title=Materiaalipankki |language=Finnish |author=Joensuu |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190808200556/https://www.joensuu.fi/materiaalipankki# |archive-date=2019-08-08 }}
File:Lieksa lippu.svg{{sort|Lieksa|File:Lieksa sijainti Suomi.svg}}Lieksa?-Present{{imagefact|date=April 2025}}
File:Oulu.lippu.svg{{sort|Oulu|File:Oulu sijainti Suomi.svg}}Oulu?-Present{{imagefact|date=April 2025}}
File:Pori.lippu.svg{{sort|Pori|File:Pori sijainti Suomi.svg}}Pori?-Present{{imagefact|date=April 2025}}
File:Raisio.lippu.svg{{sort|Raisio|File:Raisio sijainti Suomi.svg}}Raisio?-PresentA banner of arms based on the municipality's coat of arms.{{imagefact|date=April 2025}}
File:Rovaniemi.lippu.svg{{sort|Rovaniemi|File:Rovaniemi sijainti Suomi.svg}}Rovaniemi?-Present{{imagefact|date=April 2025}}
File:Saarijärvi.lippu.svg{{sort|Saarijärvi|File:Saarijärvi sijainti Suomi.svg}}Saarijärvi?-Present{{imagefact|date=April 2025}}
File:Tampere.lippu.svg{{sort|Tampere|File:Tampere sijainti Suomi.svg}}Tampere1960–PresentThe flag is based on the city's coat of arms.{{imagefact|date=April 2025}}
File:Turku.lippu.svg{{sort|Turku|File:Turku sijainti Suomi.svg}}Turku?-Present{{imagefact|date=April 2025}}

= Pennants =

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File:Finnish general pennant.svgFinnish household pennantUsed generally instead of a regional pennant.
File:Pennant of Swedish-speaking Finns.svgFinnish household pennantUsed by Swedish-speaking Finns.

Finnish regions also have traditional Household pennants.

Political flags

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2020–presentPower Belongs to the People{{Imagefact|date=March 2023}}
File:Flag of Communist Party of Finland (1994).png1997–presentCommunist Party of Finland
File:IKLlippu.png1993–2010Patriotic People's Movement
File:Sinimusta-järjestön katselmus Kuortaneella 1935.jpg1930–1936Blue-and-Blacks
style="text-align:center;" | Link to file1934–1944Finnish-Socialist Workers' Party
style="text-align:center;" | Link to file1941–1944National Socialists of Finland

Ethnic groups flags

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File:Sami flag.svg1986–presentFlag of the Sami peopleSámi flag
File:Inkerin lippu.svg1919–presentNational flag of Ingrians
File:KarelianNationalFlag.svg1920–presentNational flag of East Karelians
File:Forest Finns flag.svg2022–presentFlag of the Forest Finns
File:Flag of the Finland Swedes.svg19th century–presentUnofficial flag of the Swedish-speaking FinnsFlag of the Swedish-speaking Finns
File:Blue-White Striped Flag of Finland (unofficial).svg1905–1917Flag used during the years of russification by Finnish speaking population.
File:Striped Flag of Finland (unofficial).svg1905–1917Flag used during the years of russification by Swedish speaking population.

Historical flags

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File:Flag of Finland (1918).svg1918–1978Flag of Kingdom of Finland and Republic of Finland (1919 until 1978)Sky Blue Nordic cross on white field ratio: 11:18; (5:3:10):(4:3:4)
File:Flag of Finland 1920-1978 (State).svg1920–1978State flag and ensignratio: 11:18; (5:3:10):(4:3:4)
File:Flag of Finland (1918-1920).svg1918–1920Flag of Kingdom of Finland and Republic of Finland (1919 onwards)Blue Nordic cross on white field Flag ratio: 11:18; (5:3:10):(4:3:4)
File:Flag of Finland 1918-1920 (State).svg1918–1920State flag and ensignratio: 11:18; (5:3:10):(4:3:4)
File:Socialist red flag.svg1918–1919Used by Finnish Socialist Workers' Republic

|red flag

File:Flag of Finland 1918 (state).svg1860s–1918
1917–1918		Unofficial national flag
Temporary official state flag		Commonly used as an unofficial national flag of the Grand Duchy of Finland since the mid-19th century, especially during the period of russification in 1899–1917, by all population groups. Official state flag of the independent Finnish state in 1917–1918.
File:Flag of Russia (1914-1917).svg1914–1917Flag for private use; also planned State FlagA tricolour of horizontal stripes, white, blue and red, with a yellow canton with the coat of arms.
File:Alkuperalippu.svg1853–1855Temporary civil ensign of the Grand Duchy of FinlandUsed during the Crimean War
File:Flag of Russia.svg1896–1917The National flag of the Russian Empire

|Used in Finland when it was an autonomous grand duchy under the Russian Emperor's influence

File:Flag of the Russian Empire (black-yellow-white).svg1858–1896The State flag of the Russian Empire

|Used in Finland when it was an autonomous grand duchy under the Russian Emperor's influence

File:Keisarillisen Aleksanterin yliopiston ylioppilaskunnan lippu.jpg1848–1863Unofficial Civil flag of the Grand Duchy of Finland

|The first known "Flag of Finland" was presented in 1848, along with the national anthem Maamme. Its motif was the coat of arms of Finland, surrounded by laurel leaves, on a white flag.

File:Naval Ensign of Sweden.svg1650–1809Flag of Sweden

|Used in Finland when it was part of The Kingdom of Sweden

File:Flag of Sweden (1562–1650).svg1537–1650Flag of Sweden

|Used in Finland when it was part of The Kingdom of Sweden

File:Flag of the Kalmar Union.svg1397–1537Flag of The Kalmar Union

|Used in Finland when it was part of Kalmar Union

File:Royal Banner of Sweden (14th Century).svg1100–1397Flag of Sweden

|Used in Finland when it was conquered by The Kingdom of Sweden

Proposed flags

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File:Zacharias Topelius' Proposal (pre-1863).svgpre-1863Zacharias Topelius' Proposal
File:Flag of Greece (1822-1978).svg1863Anonymous Proposal
File:Anonymous Greenland Flag Proposal 2 (1978).svg1863Anonymous Proposal
File:Flag white blue 5x3.svg1863Anonymous Proposal
File:Alkuperalippu.svg1863Anonymous Proposal
File:Otto Donner's Proposal (1863).svg1863Otto Donner's Proposal
File:Maamies' Proposal (1863).svg1863Maamies' Proposal
File:Striped Flag of Finland (unofficial).svg1863Anonymous Proposal
File:Drapeau proposé pour le département des Pyrénées-Orientales.svg1863Anonymous Proposal
File:Flag yellow red 5x3.svg1863Anonymous Proposal
File:Flag of the Finland Swedes.svg1863Anonymous ProposalCurrently used as Flag of the Swedish-speaking Finns
File:Hugo Nyberg's Proposal (1863).svg1863Hugo Nyberg's Proposal
File:J. Penger's Proposal (1863).svg1863J. Penger's Proposal
File:Finnish Flag Proposal (c.1864).svg1863Anonymous Proposal
File:Flag of Finland 1918 (state).svg1863Anonymous Proposal
File:Blue-White Striped Flag of Finland (unofficial).svg1863Anonymous Proposal
File:Flag blue white 5x3.svg1863Anonymous Proposal
File:Flag of Finland 1918 (merchant).svg1863Anonymous Proposal

File:Proposed flags of Finland 1.jpg|Proposals for a Finnish national flag from 1862 to 1918, first page.

File:Proposed flags of Finland 2.jpg|Proposals for a Finnish national flag from 1862 to 1918, second page.

Finnish shipping companies from year 1562-Present

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File:House flag of Viking Line.svg1959–presentViking Line
File:House flag of Finland Steamship Company.svg1883–1990Finland Steamship Company

Finnish yacht clubs

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File:Flag of Finnish yacht clubs.svg1920–PresentFlag of Finnish yacht clubsVariant of the national flag; flown by pleasure craft of yacht club members. Yacht club emblem replaces the circled x in canton
File:Airistonpursiseura.jpg1869–1920Yacht club ensign of the Grand Duchy of FinlandYacht club emblem in canton.

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scope="col" style="width:120px;"| Flag

! scope="col" style="width:200px;"| Club

File:Burgee of Gamlakarleby Segelförening burgee.SVGGamlakarleby Segelförening (Burgee)
File:Burgee of Gamlakarleby Segelförening motorboats.svgGamlakarleby Segelförening (Burgee for motorboats)
File:Ensign of Gamlakarleby Segelförening.SVGGamlakarleby Segelförening (Ensign)
File:Burgee of Helsingfors Segelklubb motorboats.svgHelsingfors Segelklubb (Burgee for motorboats)
|File:Burgee of Helsingfors Segelsällskap motorboats.SVGHelsingfors Segelsällskap (Burgee for motorboats)
|File:Helsingfors Segelsällskap.pngHelsingfors Segelsällskap (Ensign)
File:Burgee of Nylandska jaktklubben.pngNyländska Jaktklubben (Burgee)
File:Burgee of Nylandska jaktklubben motorboats.svgNyländska Jaktklubben (Burgee for motorboatse)
File:Flag of Nyland Yacht Club.pngNyländska Jaktklubben (Ensign)
File:Burgee of Segelföreningen i Björneborg.SVGSegelföreningen i Björneborg (Burgee)
File:Ensign of Segelföreningen i Björneborg.svgSegelföreningen i Björneborg (Ensign)
File:Flag of Oulun Merenkävijät.svgOulun Merenkävijät (Ensign)

Åland

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File:Flag of Åland.svg1954–presentFlag of Åland
File:Flag of Åland Yachting Clubs.svgPresentÅland yacht club ensignSwallow-tailed version of the Åland flag. Yacht club emblem replaces the circle in canton
File:Pennant of Åland.svgPresentPennant of Åland

=Historical Åland flags=

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File:Åland flag 1922.svg1922–1954Unofficial flag of Åland

=Proposed custom flags=

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File:Åland flag (proposal 2).svg1939Matts Dreijer's Proposal
File:Åland Flag Proposal (1946).svg1946Matts Dreijer's Proposal
File:Åland Flag Proposal "Pestflaggan".svg1950sThe "Pestflaggan"
File:Åland flag (proposal 1).svg1952"Swedish" Flag Proposal
File:Åland Flag Proposal (1953).svg1953Debate Proposal 1
File:Åland Flag Proposal (November 1953).svg1953Debate Proposal 2
File:Åland Flag Proposal (March & November 1953).svg1953Debate Proposal 3
File:Åland flag (proposal 2).svg1954"Finnish" Flag Proposal

See also

References

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External links

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