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🇸🇪 Sweden Public Holidays 2026

Sweden has 13 national public holidays in 2026 that apply everywhere, and 13 distinct dates once regional public holidays are included. The next public holiday in Sweden is All Saints' Day on 31 October 2026, which is in 2 days.

🇸🇪 Next Public Holiday — Sweden

All Saints' Day

Alla helgons dag

31 October 2026

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Planning the Christmas break? See Christmas and New Year public holidays across Europe, or Sweden public holidays 2027 to book next year's leave early.

All Public Holidays 2026

13 holidays
DateHolidayType
1 January 2026
New Year's Day
Nyårsdagen
National
6 January 2026
Epiphany
Trettondedag jul
National
3 April 2026
Good Friday
Långfredagen
National
5 April 2026
Easter Sunday
Påskdagen
National
6 April 2026
Easter Monday
Annandag påsk
National
1 May 2026
International Workers' Day
Första maj
National
14 May 2026
Ascension Day
Kristi himmelsfärdsdag
National
24 May 2026
Pentecost
Pingstdagen
National
6 June 2026
National Day of Sweden
Sveriges nationaldag
National
19 June 2026
Midsummer Eve
Midsommarafton
Not a day off
20 June 2026
Midsummer Day
Midsommardagen
National
31 October 2026
NextAll Saints' Day
Alla helgons dag
National
24 December 2026
Christmas Eve
Julafton
Not a day off
25 December 2026
Christmas Day
Juldagen
National
26 December 2026
St. Stephen's Day
Annandag jul
National

Days listed but not counted in the 13 above

These days appear on many calendars as public holidays, and sources genuinely disagree about them. Where they conflict, we follow the official government or statutory source and name it below, so a day is only counted in the totals on this page if the law actually gives it to you. That is why our figure can be lower than the one you see elsewhere.

Midsummer Eve (Midsommarafton)Not a day off
What the law says: Not an allmän helgdag under Lag (1989:253).
In practice: In practice the country closes. Nearly every collective agreement treats it as a day off, but there is no statutory entitlement.
Source followed: Lag (1989:253) om allmänna helgdagar
Christmas Eve (Julafton)Not a day off
What the law says: Not an allmän helgdag under Lag (1989:253).
In practice: A day off for almost everyone in Sweden through collective agreements, and treated as a de facto holiday — but it is not in the statute, which is why Swedish totals are often quoted one or two days higher than ours.
Source followed: Lag (1989:253) om allmänna helgdagar

Bridge Days 2026 — Best time-off deals

New 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)
Epiphany
1 leave day4 days off
Take 5 Jan 2026 off → 3 Jan 2026 to 6 Jan 2026 (4 days off, 1 leave day)
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)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does Sweden have in 2026?+
Sweden has 13 national public holidays in 2026 that apply everywhere, and 13 distinct dates once regional public holidays are included.
What is the next public holiday in Sweden?+
The next public holiday in Sweden is All Saints' Day on 31 October 2026, which is in 2 days.
Why is Sweden's 2026 public holiday total lower here than on some other calendars?+
Because 2 days that many calendars count are not statutory public holidays in Sweden in 2026: Midsummer Eve and Christmas Eve. They are listed on this page and labelled "Not a day off", but left out of the 13-day total, because a day is only counted here if the law actually gives it to you. Where sources conflict we follow the official government or statutory source and name it, so you can see the disagreement rather than be puzzled by it.
Is Midsummer Eve a public holiday in Sweden in 2026?+
No — not as a day off in 2026. Not an allmän helgdag under Lag (1989:253). In practice: In practice the country closes. Nearly every collective agreement treats it as a day off, but there is no statutory entitlement. Source followed: Lag (1989:253) om allmänna helgdagar.
Is Christmas Eve a public holiday in Sweden in 2026?+
No — not as a day off in 2026. Not an allmän helgdag under Lag (1989:253). In practice: A day off for almost everyone in Sweden through collective agreements, and treated as a de facto holiday — but it is not in the statute, which is why Swedish totals are often quoted one or two days higher than ours. Source followed: Lag (1989:253) om allmänna helgdagar.
Are public holidays paid days off in Sweden?+
In Sweden, national public holidays are generally paid days off for employees. Regional holidays may vary by employer. Always verify with your employer or local labour authority.
Can I add Sweden public holidays to my calendar?+
Yes. Use the "Add all holidays to calendar" button on this page to download an .ics file that works with Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, and Microsoft Outlook.
What are bridge days in Sweden?+
Bridge days are working days between a public holiday and a weekend. By taking 1 bridge day off, you can get 4 or more consecutive days off. See the bridge days section above for the best opportunities in 2026.
Data source: Riksdagen — Lag (1989:253) om allmänna helgdagar ↗ · Verified: Yes · Report an error