1956 in Finland

Events in the year 1956 in Finland.

Incumbents

 * President: Juho Kusti Paasikivi (until 1 March); Urho Kekkonen (starting 1 March)
 * Prime Minister: Urho Kekkonen (until 3 March); Karl-August Fagerholm (starting 3 March)

Establishments

 * Eino Leino Prize.
 * Fagerholm II Cabinet.
 * Häädetkeidas Strict Nature Reserve.
 * Käpylän Pallo.
 * Museum of Finnish Architecture.
 * Palloiluseura Apollo.
 * Salon Palloilijat.

Births

 * 19 April - Juhani Himanka.
 * 24 September - Tapio Levo.
 * 20 October - Leo Palin.