Public Holidays in Sweden (2026)
13 public holidays and 11 observances in 2026.
Overview
- Country
- Sweden
- Year
- 2026
- Public Holidays
- 13
- Observances
- 11
- Next Holiday
- Labour Day (Fri, May 1)
All Holidays (2026)
Public holidays are official days off when most businesses and government offices are closed. Observances are widely recognized occasions, but businesses typically remain open.
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Public |
| Tue, Jan 6 | Epiphany | Public |
| Tue, Jan 13 | Saint Knut's Day | Observance |
| Sun, Mar 1 | Vasaloppet | Observance |
| Thu, Apr 2 | Maundy Thursday | Observance |
| Fri, Apr 3 | Good Friday | Public |
| Sat, Apr 4 | Easter Saturday | Observance |
| Sun, Apr 5 | Easter Sunday | Public |
| Mon, Apr 6 | Easter Monday | Public |
| Fri, May 1 | Labour Day | Public |
| Thu, May 14 | Ascension Day | Public |
| Sat, May 23 | Whitsun Eve | Observance |
| Sun, May 24 | Pentecost | Public |
| Mon, May 25 | Whit Monday | Observance |
| Sun, May 31 | Mother's Day | Observance |
| Sat, Jun 6 | National Day | Public |
| Sat, Jun 20 | Midsummer Day | Public |
| Sat, Oct 31 | All Saints' Day | Public |
| Fri, Nov 6 | Gustavus Adolphus Day | Observance |
| Wed, Nov 11 | Saint Martin's Day | Observance |
| Thu, Dec 10 | Nobel Day | Observance |
| Sun, Dec 13 | Saint Lucy's Day | Observance |
| Fri, Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Public |
| Sat, Dec 26 | Boxing Day | Public |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many public holidays does Sweden have in 2026?
- Sweden has 13 public holidays in 2026.
- What is the next public holiday in Sweden?
- The next public holiday is Labour Day on Fri, May 1.
- What is the difference between a public holiday and an observance in Sweden?
- A public holiday is an official day off when most businesses are closed. An observance is a widely recognized occasion, but businesses typically remain open.