Public Holidays in Sweden, 2028
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, Sunday gives you the most public holidays in 2028 (4 days). That's 4 more free days than Wednesday.
Planning a roster?
For scheduling: Sunday is your most disrupted weekday over 2028 with 4 public holidays. Plan for reduced coverage or higher absence rates on Sundays.
Holiday breakdown by weekday
Sunday4 holidays
2028
- Sun 16 AprEaster Sunday(Påskdagen)
- Sun 4 JunPentecost(Pingstdagen)
- Sun 24 DecChristmas Eve(Julafton)
- Sun 31 DecNew Year's Eve(Nyårsafton)
Monday3 holidays
2028
- Mon 17 AprEaster Monday(Annandag påsk)
- Mon 1 MayInternational Workers' Day(Första maj)
- Mon 25 DecChristmas Day(Juldagen)
Saturday3 holidays
2028
- Sat 1 JanNew Year's Day(Nyårsdagen)
- Sat 24 JunMidsummer Day(Midsommardagen)
- Sat 4 NovAll Saints' Day(Alla helgons dag)
Tuesday2 holidays
2028
- Tue 6 JunNational Day of Sweden(Sveriges nationaldag)
- Tue 26 DecSt. Stephen's Day(Annandag jul)
Thursday2 holidays
2028
- Thu 6 JanEpiphany(Trettondedag jul)
- Thu 25 MayAscension Day(Kristi himmelsfärdsdag)
Friday2 holidays
2028
- Fri 14 AprGood Friday(Långfredagen)
- Fri 23 JunMidsummer Eve(Midsommarafton)
Working days overview
| Month | 2028 |
|---|---|
| January | 20(-1) |
| February | 21 |
| March | 23 |
| April | 18(-2) |
| May | 21(-2) |
| June | 20(-2) |
| July | 21 |
| August | 23 |
| September | 21 |
| October | 22 |
| November | 22 |
| December | 19(-2) |
| Total | 251 |
Long weekends in 2028
6 Jan - 9 Jan
Requires a bridge day
14 Apr - 17 Apr
29 Apr - 1 May
25 May - 28 May
Requires a bridge day
3 Jun - 6 Jun
Requires a bridge day
23 Jun - 25 Jun
23 Dec - 26 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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