Holidays · Sweden
Sweden Public Holidays 2026
🇸🇪 Complete list of national and public holidays in Sweden for 2026 and 2027. Includes dates, weekdays, and notes on regional variations where relevant.
2026
| Date | Holiday | Day | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Nyårsdagen (New Year) | Thursday | national |
| January 6, 2026 | Trettondedag jul (Epiphany) | Tuesday | national |
| April 3, 2026 | Långfredagen (Good Friday) | Friday | national |
| April 5, 2026 | Påskdagen (Easter Sunday) | Sunday | national |
| April 6, 2026 | Annandag påsk (Easter Monday) | Monday | national |
| May 1, 2026 | Första maj (Labour Day) | Friday | national |
| May 14, 2026 | Kristi himmelsfärdsdag (Ascension) | Thursday | national |
| June 6, 2026 | Sveriges nationaldag | Saturday | national |
| June 27, 2026 | Midsommardagen Saturday between Jun 20–26 |
Saturday | national |
| October 3, 2026 | Alla helgons dag (All Saints) Saturday between Oct 31–Nov 6 |
Saturday | national |
| December 25, 2026 | Juldagen (Christmas Day) | Friday | national |
| December 26, 2026 | Annandag jul (Boxing Day) | Saturday | national |
2027
| Date | Holiday | Day | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 | Nyårsdagen (New Year) | Friday | national |
| January 6, 2027 | Trettondedag jul (Epiphany) | Wednesday | national |
| March 26, 2027 | Långfredagen (Good Friday) | Friday | national |
| March 28, 2027 | Påskdagen (Easter Sunday) | Sunday | national |
| March 29, 2027 | Annandag påsk (Easter Monday) | Monday | national |
| May 1, 2027 | Första maj (Labour Day) | Saturday | national |
| May 6, 2027 | Kristi himmelsfärdsdag (Ascension) | Thursday | national |
| June 6, 2027 | Sveriges nationaldag | Sunday | national |
| June 26, 2027 | Midsommardagen Saturday between Jun 20–26 |
Saturday | national |
| October 2, 2027 | Alla helgons dag (All Saints) Saturday between Oct 31–Nov 6 |
Saturday | national |
| December 25, 2027 | Juldagen (Christmas Day) | Saturday | national |
| December 26, 2027 | Annandag jul (Boxing Day) | Sunday | national |
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Sweden have?
12 in 2026.
What's the biggest holiday in Sweden?
Christmas Day and the new-year period.
Are banks closed on these days in Sweden?
Generally yes — banks observe the national/public holiday calendar. International business should plan around these dates to avoid payment-settlement delays.