Public Holidays in Sweden in 2025

Complete list of official public holidays and observances

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Official Public Holidays

13 holidays in Sweden for 2025

Holiday	Date	Day	Applies To
New Year's Day New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.	January 01	Wednesday	Nationwide
Epiphany Epiphany is a Christian holiday celebrated globally on January 6 each year. It commemorates two e...	January 06	Monday	Nationwide
Good Friday Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.	April 18	Friday	Nationwide
Easter Sunday Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.	April 20	Sunday	Nationwide
Easter Monday Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.	April 21	Monday	Nationwide
May 1st Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries ar...	May 01	Thursday	Nationwide
Ascension Day Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascensio...	May 29	Thursday	Nationwide
National day National day is a public holiday in Sweden	June 06	Friday	Nationwide
Whit Sunday Many Christians all over the world annually observe Pentecost, also known as Whitsunday or Whit S...	June 08	Sunday	Nationwide
Midsummer Day Midsummer Day is a public holiday in Sweden	June 21	Saturday	Nationwide
All Saints' Day Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day.	November 01	Saturday	Nationwide
Christmas Day Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregor...	December 25	Thursday	Nationwide
Boxing Day Boxing Day is a public holiday in Sweden	December 26	Friday	Nationwide

Legal Notice: This information is for guidance only and should not be considered legal advice. Always validate with local authorities or legal practitioners in Sweden.

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About Public Holidays in Sweden

In Sweden, public holidays, known as "helgdagar," play a significant role in the cultural and social life of the country. There are a total of 13 public holidays recognized nationwide, including well-known celebrations such as Midsummer, Christmas, and Easter. These holidays often provide employees with a much-needed break from work, contributing to effective absence management and staff leave planning. Additionally, many Swedes take advantage of their annual leave during these festive periods, ensuring a balanced work-life dynamic. For more information on public holidays in Sweden, you can visit the official government website at Government of Sweden.