Public Holidays in Sweden, 2025
See all 16 public holidays and which day of the week they fall on.
Planning a day off?
If you work part-time or choose a daycare day, Friday gives you the most public holidays in 2025 (4 days). That's 4 more free days than Tuesday.
Planning a roster?
For scheduling: Friday is your most disrupted weekday over 2025 with 4 public holidays. Plan for reduced coverage or higher absence rates on Fridays.
Holiday breakdown by weekday
Friday4 holidays
2025
- Fri 18 AprGood Friday(Långfredagen)
- Fri 6 JunNational Day of Sweden(Sveriges nationaldag)
- Fri 20 JunMidsummer Eve(Midsommarafton)
- Fri 26 DecSt. Stephen's Day(Annandag jul)
Wednesday3 holidays
2025
- Wed 1 JanNew Year's Day(Nyårsdagen)
- Wed 24 DecChristmas Eve(Julafton)
- Wed 31 DecNew Year's Eve(Nyårsafton)
Thursday3 holidays
2025
- Thu 1 MayInternational Workers' Day(Första maj)
- Thu 29 MayAscension Day(Kristi himmelsfärdsdag)
- Thu 25 DecChristmas Day(Juldagen)
Sunday2 holidays
2025
- Sun 20 AprEaster Sunday(Påskdagen)
- Sun 8 JunPentecost(Pingstdagen)
Monday2 holidays
2025
- Mon 6 JanEpiphany(Trettondedag jul)
- Mon 21 AprEaster Monday(Annandag påsk)
Saturday2 holidays
2025
- Sat 21 JunMidsummer Day(Midsommardagen)
- Sat 1 NovAll Saints' Day(Alla helgons dag)
Working days overview
| Month | 2025 |
|---|---|
| January | 21(-2) |
| February | 20 |
| March | 21 |
| April | 20(-2) |
| May | 20(-2) |
| June | 19(-2) |
| July | 23 |
| August | 21 |
| September | 22 |
| October | 23 |
| November | 20 |
| December | 19(-4) |
| Total | 249 |
Long weekends in 2025
4 Jan - 6 Jan
18 Apr - 21 Apr
1 May - 4 May
Requires a bridge day
29 May - 1 Jun
Requires a bridge day
6 Jun - 8 Jun
20 Jun - 22 Jun
24 Dec - 28 Dec
Scheduling impact for Sweden
Sweden’s planning pressure builds around Midsummer and the summer vacation period, with additional effects from Ascension and other spring holidays. Holiday impact is often amplified by extended leave patterns.
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