Public Holidays in Sweden, 2027
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 2027 (5 days). That's 5 more free days than Tuesday.
Planning a roster?
For scheduling: Friday is your most disrupted weekday over 2027 with 5 public holidays. Plan for reduced coverage or higher absence rates on Fridays.
Holiday breakdown by weekday
Friday5 holidays
2027
- Fri 1 JanNew Year's Day(Nyårsdagen)
- Fri 26 MarGood Friday(Långfredagen)
- Fri 25 JunMidsummer Eve(Midsommarafton)
- Fri 24 DecChristmas Eve(Julafton)
- Fri 31 DecNew Year's Eve(Nyårsafton)
Sunday4 holidays
2027
- Sun 28 MarEaster Sunday(Påskdagen)
- Sun 16 MayPentecost(Pingstdagen)
- Sun 6 JunNational Day of Sweden(Sveriges nationaldag)
- Sun 26 DecSt. Stephen's Day(Annandag jul)
Saturday4 holidays
2027
- Sat 1 MayInternational Workers' Day(Första maj)
- Sat 26 JunMidsummer Day(Midsommardagen)
- Sat 6 NovAll Saints' Day(Alla helgons dag)
- Sat 25 DecChristmas Day(Juldagen)
Monday1 holiday
2027
- Mon 29 MarEaster Monday(Annandag påsk)
Wednesday1 holiday
2027
- Wed 6 JanEpiphany(Trettondedag jul)
Thursday1 holiday
2027
- Thu 6 MayAscension Day(Kristi himmelsfärdsdag)
Working days overview
| Month | 2027 |
|---|---|
| January | 19(-2) |
| February | 20 |
| March | 21(-2) |
| April | 22 |
| May | 20(-1) |
| June | 21(-1) |
| July | 22 |
| August | 22 |
| September | 22 |
| October | 21 |
| November | 22 |
| December | 21(-2) |
| Total | 253 |
Long weekends in 2027
1 Jan - 3 Jan
26 Mar - 29 Mar
6 May - 9 May
Requires a bridge day
25 Jun - 27 Jun
24 Dec - 26 Dec
31 Dec - 2 Jan
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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