Public Holidays in Sweden
Upcoming Holidays
- Apr30
Walpurgis Night
In 2 daysOptional - May1
Labour Day
In 2 daysPublic - May25
Mother's Day
In 26 daysObservance
Holiday Calendar
January(4 holidays)
- 1WedNew Year's DayPublic
- 5SunTwelfth NightOptional
- 6MonEpiphanyPublic
- 13MonSaint Knut's DayObservance
March(2 holidays)
- 2SunVasaloppetObservance
- 25TueAnnunciation DayObservance
April(6 holidays)
- 17ThuMaundy ThursdayObservance
- 18FriGood FridayPublic
- 19SatEaster SaturdayObservance
- 20SunEaster SundayObservance
- 21MonEaster MondayPublic
- 30WedWalpurgis NightOptional
May(3 holidays)
- 1ThuLabour DayPublic
- 25SunMother's DayObservance
- 29ThuAscension DayPublic
June(6 holidays)
- 6FriNational DayPublic
- 7SatWhitsun EveObservance
- 8SunPentecostPublic
- 9MonWhit MondayObservance
- 20FriMidsummer EveBank
- 21SatMidsummer DayPublic
October(1 holiday)
- 31FriHalloweenOptional
November(3 holidays)
- 1SatAll Saints' DayPublic
- 6ThuGustavus Adolphus DayObservance
- 11TueSaint Martin's DayObservance
December(6 holidays)
- 10WedNobel DayObservance
- 13SatSaint Lucy's DayObservance
- 24WedChristmas EveBank
- 25ThuChristmas DayPublic
- 26FriBoxing DayPublic
- 31WedNew Year's EveBank
Holiday Types
About National Holidays in Sweden
Official public holidays in Sweden. These are designated non-working days when most businesses, schools, government offices, and financial institutions are closed. Understanding these holidays is essential for planning business operations, travel itineraries, and personal time off.
Holiday planning tips: Consider booking accommodations and transportation well in advance for major holidays. Many locals take extended vacations during key holiday periods, which can affect availability of services and create opportunities for longer breaks by strategically using your vacation days.
Maximize Your Vacation Days with Sweden Public Holidays 2025-2026
This strategic holiday planner shows how to combine 12 official public holidays in Sweden with your annual leave for extended vacations and long weekends. Create the perfect work-life balance by optimizing your time off around these key dates.