Public Holidays in Sweden, 2026
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, Thursday gives you the most public holidays in 2026 (4 days). That's 4 more free days than Wednesday.
Planning a roster?
For scheduling: Thursday is your most disrupted weekday over 2026 with 4 public holidays. Plan for reduced coverage or higher absence rates on Thursdays.
Holiday breakdown by weekday
Thursday4 holidays
2026
- Thu 1 JanNew Year's Day(Nyårsdagen)
- Thu 14 MayAscension Day(Kristi himmelsfärdsdag)
- Thu 24 DecChristmas Eve(Julafton)
- Thu 31 DecNew Year's Eve(Nyårsafton)
Friday4 holidays
2026
- Fri 3 AprGood Friday(Långfredagen)
- Fri 1 MayInternational Workers' Day(Första maj)
- Fri 19 JunMidsummer Eve(Midsommarafton)
- Fri 25 DecChristmas Day(Juldagen)
Saturday4 holidays
2026
- Sat 6 JunNational Day of Sweden(Sveriges nationaldag)
- Sat 20 JunMidsummer Day(Midsommardagen)
- Sat 31 OctAll Saints' Day(Alla helgons dag)
- Sat 26 DecSt. Stephen's Day(Annandag jul)
Sunday2 holidays
2026
- Sun 5 AprEaster Sunday(Påskdagen)
- Sun 24 MayPentecost(Pingstdagen)
Monday1 holiday
2026
- Mon 6 AprEaster Monday(Annandag påsk)
Tuesday1 holiday
2026
- Tue 6 JanEpiphany(Trettondedag jul)
Working days overview
| Month | 2026 |
|---|---|
| January | 20(-2) |
| February | 20 |
| March | 22 |
| April | 20(-2) |
| May | 19(-2) |
| June | 21(-1) |
| July | 23 |
| August | 21 |
| September | 22 |
| October | 22 |
| November | 21 |
| December | 20(-3) |
| Total | 251 |
Long weekends in 2026
1 Jan - 4 Jan
Requires a bridge day
3 Jan - 6 Jan
Requires a bridge day
3 Apr - 6 Apr
1 May - 3 May
14 May - 17 May
Requires a bridge day
19 Jun - 21 Jun
24 Dec - 27 Dec
31 Dec - 3 Jan
Requires a bridge day
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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