🇸🇪 Sweden Bridge Days 2026

Take 1 extra day off and turn a public holiday into a long weekend. Here are the best opportunities in 2026.

Best dealNew Year's Day

1 leave day4 days off

Take 2 Jan 2026 off → 1 Jan 2026 to 4 Jan 2026 (4 days off, 1 leave day)

Holiday date: 1 January 2026 · Take off: 2 January 2026

Epiphany

1 leave day4 days off

Take 5 Jan 2026 off → 3 Jan 2026 to 6 Jan 2026 (4 days off, 1 leave day)

Holiday date: 6 January 2026 · Take off: 5 January 2026

Ascension Day

1 leave day4 days off

Take 15 May 2026 off → 14 May 2026 to 17 May 2026 (4 days off, 1 leave day)

Holiday date: 14 May 2026 · Take off: 15 May 2026

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Bridge Days Summary — Sweden 2026

Best deal

New Year's Day — 1 day off gets you 4 days off

Total opportunities

3 bridge day opportunities in 2026

What is a bridge day?

A bridge day (Brückentag) is a working day between a public holiday and a weekend. By taking this one day off, you connect the holiday to the weekend and get several consecutive days off using minimal annual leave.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bridge day in Sweden in 2026?+

The best bridge day is around New Year's Day — take 1 leave day and get 4 consecutive days off.

How many bridge day opportunities are there in Sweden in 2026?+

There are 3 bridge day opportunities in Sweden in 2026, ranked by how many days off you get per leave day used.

How many leave days do I need for the best bridge day deal in Sweden?+

Just 1 leave day turns the New Year's Day holiday into 4 consecutive days off in 2026.

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