Sweden Public Holidays 2026
Sweden has 13 national public holidays in 2026, starting with New Year's Day on January 1, 2026 and ending with Boxing Day on December 26, 2026. Of these, 6 land on a weekend, which is worth checking if you are counting on days off from work.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's DayNyårsdagen | January 1, 2026 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| EpiphanyTrettondedag jul | January 6, 2026 | Tuesday | Public holiday |
| Good FridayLÃ¥ngfredagen | April 3, 2026 | Friday | Public holiday |
| Easter SundayPÃ¥skdagen | April 5, 2026 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Easter MondayAnnandag påsk | April 6, 2026 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Labour DayFörsta Maj | May 1, 2026 | Friday | Public holiday |
| Ascension DayKristi himmelfärdsdag | May 14, 2026 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| PentecostPingstdagen | May 24, 2026 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| National DaySveriges nationaldag | June 6, 2026 | SaturdayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Midsummer DayMidsommardagen | June 20, 2026 | SaturdayWeekend | Public holiday |
| All Saints' DayAlla Helgons dag | October 31, 2026 | SaturdayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Christmas DayJuldagen | December 25, 2026 | Friday | Public holiday |
| Boxing DayAnnandag jul | December 26, 2026 | SaturdayWeekend | Public holiday |
Expect the most closures around April (3 holidays), so schedule deliveries and appointments with that in mind. Below you will find the full 2026 list for Sweden, sorted by date, with the weekday marked for quick planning. We track national holidays only, leaving out regional variations, so the list stays consistent and easy to compare with other countries.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Sweden have in 2026?
Sweden has 13 national public holidays in 2026. The first is New Year's Day on January 1, 2026 and the last is Boxing Day on December 26, 2026.
What is the first public holiday of 2026 in Sweden?
The first public holiday of 2026 is New Year's Day, which falls on January 1, 2026.
When is New Year celebrated in Sweden in 2026?
In 2026, New Year's Day in Sweden is on January 1, 2026.
Are regional holidays included for Sweden?
No. This calendar lists national public holidays only, so it stays consistent across countries. Holidays that apply to just part of Sweden are listed separately on the Sweden holiday hub, together with the regions that observe them.
Do the Sweden holiday dates change from 2026 to the next year?
Some of them do. 7 of the 13 holidays in 2026 sit on a moving rule (linked to easter and set weekday of the month), so their date has to be recalculated for every year. The rest keep the same calendar date and only change weekday. Moving ones this year include Good Friday on April 3, 2026, Easter Sunday on April 5, 2026 and Easter Monday on April 6, 2026, plus 4 more.
How far ahead is the Sweden calendar actually fixed?
Through 2027. The holidays are set in law rather than announced year by year, so the dates repeat predictably. What can still change is a law amendment, a one-off holiday declared for a national event, and the exact day of any holiday on the Islamic calendar, which is confirmed by moon sighting. No corrections to the underlying dataset were needed for Sweden.
Which Sweden holidays are regional, and which move?
The table above is the national calendar for 2026. Some holidays keep the same date every year while others are tied to Easter, to a lunar calendar or to a named weekday, and some parts of the country add their own days off. The Sweden holiday hub breaks that down: which holidays are fixed, which move and why, and which ones are observed in certain regions only. To compare Sweden with other countries in the same year, see the 2026 worldwide overview.
Other years for Sweden
Planning further ahead or looking back? Compare the Sweden public holiday calendar across years: