Public Holidays in Sweden
Upcoming Holidays
- Mar1
Vasaloppet
In 23 daysObservance - Mar25
Annunciation Day
In 47 daysObservance - Apr2
Maundy Thursday
In 55 daysObservance
Holiday Calendar
January(4 holidays)
- 1ThuNew Year's DayPublic
- 5MonTwelfth NightOptional
- 6TueEpiphanyPublic
- 13TueSaint Knut's DayObservance
March(2 holidays)
- 1SunVasaloppetObservance
- 25WedAnnunciation DayObservance
April(6 holidays)
- 2ThuMaundy ThursdayObservance
- 3FriGood FridayPublic
- 4SatEaster SaturdayObservance
- 5SunEaster SundayPublic
- 6MonEaster MondayPublic
- 30ThuWalpurgis NightOptional
May(6 holidays)
- 1FriLabour DayPublic
- 14ThuAscension DayPublic
- 23SatWhitsun EveObservance
- 24SunPentecostPublic
- 25MonWhit MondayObservance
- 31SunMother's DayObservance
June(3 holidays)
- 6SatNational DayPublic
- 19FriMidsummer EveBank
- 20SatMidsummer DayPublic
October(2 holidays)
- 30FriHalloweenOptional
- 31SatAll Saints' DayPublic
November(2 holidays)
- 6FriGustavus Adolphus DayObservance
- 11WedSaint Martin's DayObservance
December(6 holidays)
- 10ThuNobel DayObservance
- 13SunSaint Lucy's DayObservance
- 24ThuChristmas EveBank
- 25FriChristmas DayPublic
- 26SatBoxing DayPublic
- 31ThuNew Year's EveBank
Holiday Types
About National Holidays in Sweden
Public holidays in Sweden. These are designated non-working days when most businesses, schools, government offices, and financial institutions are closed. Understanding these holidays is essential for planning business operations, travel itineraries, and personal time off.
Holiday planning tips: Consider booking accommodations and transportation well in advance for major holidays. Many locals take extended vacations during key holiday periods, which can affect availability of services and create opportunities for longer breaks by strategically using your vacation days.
Maximize Your Vacation Days with Sweden Public Holidays 2026-2027
This strategic holiday planner shows how to combine 13 public holidays in Sweden with your annual leave for extended vacations and long weekends. Create the perfect work-life balance by optimizing your time off around these key dates.