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Public Holidays in Sweden 2026 + Free Staff Planning Template

Complete list of official public holidays and free downloadable staff planning templates

Official Public Holidays

13 holidays in Sweden for 2026

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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 Thursday Nationwide
Epiphany
Epiphany is a Christian holiday celebrated globally on January 6 each year. It commemorates two e...
 January 06 Tuesday Nationwide
Good Friday
Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
 April 03 Friday Nationwide
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
 April 05 Sunday Nationwide
Easter Monday
Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
 April 06 Monday Nationwide
May 1st
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries ar...
 May 01 Friday Nationwide
Ascension Day
Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascensio...
 May 14 Thursday Nationwide
Whit Sunday
Many Christians all over the world annually observe Pentecost, also known as Whitsunday or Whit S...
 May 24 Sunday Nationwide
National day
National day is a public holiday in Sweden
 June 06 Saturday Nationwide
Midsummer Day
Midsummer Day is a public holiday in Sweden
 June 20 Saturday Nationwide
All Saints' Day
Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day.
 October 31 Saturday Nationwide
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregor...
 December 25 Friday Nationwide
Boxing Day
Boxing Day is a public holiday in Sweden
 December 26 Saturday 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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2

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Managers see all request details including conflicts with public holidays and other team members' leave.

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About Public Holidays in Sweden

In Sweden, public holidays, known as "helgdagar," are an integral part of the cultural and social fabric of the nation. There are a total of 13 official public holidays, which include well-known celebrations such as Midsummer, Christmas, and Easter. These holidays often come with specific traditions and customs, allowing Swedes to enjoy time off work and spend quality moments with family and friends. The Swedish government regulates these holidays, ensuring that employees receive time off to celebrate, which is essential for effective absence management and staff leave planning. For more information on public holidays in Sweden, you can visit the official government website: Public Holidays in Sweden.