| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2026-01-06 | Epiphany | National |
| 2026-04-03 | Good Friday | National |
| 2026-04-05 | Easter Sunday | National |
| 2026-04-06 | Easter Monday | National |
| 2026-05-01 | International Workers' Day | National |
| 2026-05-14 | Ascension Day | National |
| 2026-05-24 | Pentecost | National |
| 2026-06-06 | National Day of Sweden | National |
| 2026-06-19 | Midsummer Eve | National |
| 2026-06-20 | Midsummer Day | National |
| 2026-10-31 | All Saints' Day | National |
| 2026-12-24 | Christmas Eve | National |
| 2026-12-25 | Christmas Day | National |
| 2026-12-26 | St. Stephen's Day | National |
| 2026-12-31 | New Year's Eve | National |
How many public holidays does Sweden have in 2026?
Sweden has 16 public holidays in 2026: 16 national holidays. The dates run from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2026, and no public holiday falls in February, March, July, August, September, November. Observances and regional holidays are listed separately and are not counted.
Wondering how that stacks up globally? See how Sweden's public holiday count compares.
Long weekends in Sweden 2026
Sweden's public holidays create 4 long weekends in 2026 - runs of three or more consecutive days off, each built around a holiday that touches a weekend.
- Fri 3 - Mon 6 April: Good Friday (4-day weekend, Friday 3 April to Monday 6 April).
- Fri 1 - Sun 3 May: International Workers' Day (3-day weekend, Friday 1 May to Sunday 3 May).
- Fri 19 - Sun 21 June: Midsummer Eve (3-day weekend, Friday 19 June to Sunday 21 June).
- Thu 24 - Sun 27 December: Christmas Eve (4-day weekend, Thursday 24 December to Sunday 27 December).
Observed and substitute holidays in Sweden 2026
A substitute holiday is a day off moved to a nearby working weekday when a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday. The legal date never changes - only the day most people actually get off.
In 2026 no public holiday in Sweden is moved to a nearby weekday, so every holiday in the table above is observed on the date shown.
Regional variations are common; see public holidays across Europe for the wider picture.
Public holidays in Sweden: is your date a holiday in 2026?
Every date in the table above is a public holiday in Sweden in 2026. If the date you are checking appears there, it is a day off; if it does not, it is not a public holiday - however widely it may be marked.
For example, 1 January 2026 is New Year's Day, a public holiday in Sweden.
More to explore: browse public holidays by country.
About these holidays in Sweden (2026)
Our Sweden public holidays guide explains the background of each holiday and how the dates are set.
New Year's Day
New Year's Day falls on 1 January and opens the Gregorian calendar year. Most countries mark it with a public holiday, and celebrations usually begin the night before with countdowns, fireworks and gatherings. The date was fixed in its current position by Julius Caesar's calendar reform, and later preserved by the Gregorian reform of 1582. traditions vary widely, from first-footing in Scotland to writing resolutions for the months ahead.
Epiphany
Epiphany on 6 January concludes the Twelve Days of Christmas and celebrates the revelation of Christ to the Gentiles, represented by the visit of the Magi. It is a public holiday in much of Europe and Latin America, where in Spanish speaking countries it is associated with the Three Kings and the giving of gifts to children. In churches following the Julian calendar the feast falls later in January.
Good Friday
Good Friday is the Friday before Easter and commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus. It is a public holiday in most countries with Christian traditions, and businesses, banks and schools often close. Observance is typically solemn, with church services, processions and in some places Passion plays. The date moves each year because Easter is calculated from the first full moon following the March equinox.
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday is the central feast of the Christian year, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus three days after the crucifixion. In many countries it is a public holiday, though in others the legal holiday falls on the preceding Friday or the following Monday. The date is movable, set by the Council of Nicaea as the first Sunday after the first full moon following the March equinox, so it ranges from 22 March to 25 April.
Easter Monday
Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday and forms the final day of the Easter octave in Western Christianity. It is a public holiday in many European, Commonwealth and Latin American countries, effectively extending the Easter weekend. Because it is tied to the movable date of Easter, it falls between late March and late April. Traditional customs include egg rolling, picnics and family outings.