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