🇸🇪Sweden 2026 Public Holidays List
View the complete list of holidays for Sweden in 2026, including statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school holidays, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 31 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
Nyårsdagen | 2026-01-01 | 271 days ago | Public Holidays |
Trettondagsafton | 2026-01-05 | 267 days ago | Optional Holidays |
Trettondedag jul | 2026-01-06 | 266 days ago | Public Holidays |
Tjugondag Knut | 2026-01-13 | 259 days ago | Memorial Days |
Vasaloppet | 2026-03-01 | 212 days ago | Memorial Days |
Marie Bebådelsedag | 2026-03-25 | 188 days ago | Memorial Days |
Skärtorsdagen | 2026-04-02 | 180 days ago | Memorial Days |
Långfredagen | 2026-04-03 | 179 days ago | Public Holidays |
Påskafton | 2026-04-04 | 178 days ago | Memorial Days |
Påskdagen | 2026-04-05 | 177 days ago | Memorial Days |
Annandag påsk | 2026-04-06 | 176 days ago | Public Holidays |
Valborgsmässoafton | 2026-04-30 | 152 days ago | Optional Holidays |
Första Maj | 2026-05-01 | 151 days ago | Public Holidays |
Kristi himmelfärds dag | 2026-05-14 | 138 days ago | Public Holidays |
Pingstafton | 2026-05-23 | 129 days ago | Memorial Days |
Pingstdagen | 2026-05-24 | 128 days ago | Public Holidays |
Annandag pingst | 2026-05-25 | 127 days ago | Memorial Days |
Mors dag | 2026-05-31 | 121 days ago | Memorial Days |
Sveriges nationaldag | 2026-06-06 | 115 days ago | Public Holidays |
Midsommarafton | 2026-06-19 | 102 days ago | Bank Holidays |
Midsommardagen | 2026-06-20 | 101 days ago | Public Holidays |
Allhelgonaafton | 2026-10-30 | 31 days remaining | Optional Holidays |
Alla Helgons dag | 2026-10-31 | 32 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Gustav-Adolf-dagen | 2026-11-06 | 38 days remaining | Memorial Days |
Mårtensgås | 2026-11-11 | 43 days remaining | Memorial Days |
Nobeldagen | 2026-12-10 | 72 days remaining | Memorial Days |
Luciadagen | 2026-12-13 | 75 days remaining | Memorial Days |
Julafton | 2026-12-24 | 86 days remaining | Bank Holidays |
Juldagen | 2026-12-25 | 87 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Annandag jul | 2026-12-26 | 88 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Nyårsafton | 2026-12-31 | 93 days remaining | Bank Holidays |
Sweden 2026 Holiday Planning Highlights
Sweden has 12 public holidays in 2026. The insights below are calculated directly from the holiday dates on this page and can help you plan your time off.
Long weekends without taking leave
The following 3 breaks require no time off, as the holidays are already connected to a weekend.
- Långfredagen: 2026-04-03 to 2026-04-06, 4 consecutive days
- Första Maj: 2026-05-01 to 2026-05-03, 3 consecutive days
- Juldagen: 2026-12-25 to 2026-12-27, 3 consecutive days
Take 1 day off for 4+ consecutive days
The following 3 opportunities require taking just 1 day off between a holiday and a weekend to create at least 4 consecutive days of rest.
- Nyårsdagen: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2026-01-01 to 2026-01-04
- Trettondedag jul: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2026-01-03 to 2026-01-06
- Kristi himmelfärds dag: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2026-05-14 to 2026-05-17
In 2026, 5 public holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday. Whether Sweden provides substitute holidays depends on the official announcement.
5 is the busiest holiday month, with 3 public holidays.