🇸🇪 Next Public Holiday — Sweden

New Year's Day

Q: How many public holidays does Sweden have in 2027?

Sweden has 16 public holidays in 2027.

Q: Are public holidays paid days off in Sweden?

In Sweden, most public holidays are paid days off for employees. Always verify with your employer or local labour authority.

Nyårsdagen

1 January 2027

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All Public Holidays 2027

16 holidays

Date	Holiday	Type
1 January 2027	NextNew Year's Day Nyårsdagen	National
6 January 2027	Epiphany Trettondedag jul	National
26 March 2027	Good Friday Långfredagen	National
28 March 2027	Easter Sunday Påskdagen	National
29 March 2027	Easter Monday Annandag påsk	National
1 May 2027	International Workers' Day Första maj	National
6 May 2027	Ascension Day Kristi himmelsfärdsdag	National
16 May 2027	Pentecost Pingstdagen	National
6 June 2027	National Day of Sweden Sveriges nationaldag	National
25 June 2027	Midsummer Eve Midsommarafton	National
26 June 2027	Midsummer Day Midsommardagen	National
6 November 2027	All Saints' Day Alla helgons dag	National
24 December 2027	Christmas Eve Julafton	National
25 December 2027	Christmas Day Juldagen	National
26 December 2027	St. Stephen's Day Annandag jul	National
31 December 2027	New Year's Eve Nyårsafton	National

Bridge Days 2027 — Best time-off deals

Ascension Day

1 leave day4 days off

Take 7 May 2027 off → 6 May 2027 to 9 May 2027 (4 days off, 1 leave day)

Epiphany

2 leave days5 days off

Take 4 Jan 2027 + 5 Jan 2027 off → 2 Jan 2027 to 6 Jan 2027 (5 days off, 2 leave days)

Epiphany

2 leave days5 days off

Take 7 Jan 2027 + 8 Jan 2027 off → 6 Jan 2027 to 10 Jan 2027 (5 days off, 2 leave days)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does Sweden have in 2027?+

Sweden has 16 public holidays in 2027, of which 16 are national holidays observed across the entire country.

What is the next public holiday in Sweden?+

The next public holiday in Sweden is New Year's Day on 1 January 2027, which is in 198 days.

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 (or Brückentage) 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 2027.

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