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

DateHolidayDayType
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

DateHolidayDayType
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.