Sweden Public Holidays 2026
Sweden observes 13 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
2026 at a glance
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All holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 5 | Monday | Twelfth Night | Optional |
| Jan 6 | Tuesday | Epiphany | Public |
| Jan 13 | Tuesday | Saint Knut's Day | Observance |
| Mar 1 | Sunday | Vasaloppet | Observance |
| Apr 2 | Thursday | Maundy Thursday | Observance |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 4 | Saturday | Easter Saturday | Observance |
| Apr 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Public |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| Apr 30 | Thursday | Walpurgis Night | Optional |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 14 | Thursday | Ascension Day | Public |
| May 23 | Saturday | Whitsun Eve | Observance |
| May 24 | Sunday | Pentecost | Public |
| May 25 | Monday | Whit Monday | Observance |
| May 31 | Sunday | Mother's Day | Observance |
| Jun 6 | Saturday | National Day | Public |
| Jun 19 | Friday | Midsummer Eve | Bank |
| Jun 20 | Saturday | Midsummer Day | Public |
| Oct 30 | Friday | Halloween | Optional |
| Oct 31 | Saturday | All Saints' Day | Public |
| Nov 6 | Friday | Gustavus Adolphus Day | Observance |
| Nov 11 | Wednesday | Saint Martin's Day | Observance |
| Dec 10 | Thursday | Nobel Day | Observance |
| Dec 13 | Sunday | Saint Lucy's Day | Observance |
| Dec 24 | Thursday | Christmas Eve | Bank |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day | Public |
| Dec 31 | Thursday | New Year's Eve | Bank |
Data source: the open-source date-holidays dataset. Verify critical dates with official government sources. · Last updated: July 20, 2026
About public holidays in Sweden
Public holidays in Sweden are days when most schools, banks, government offices and many businesses are closed nationwide. Dates for religious and lunar-calendar holidays can shift from year to year, and governments occasionally move observed dates when a holiday falls on a weekend. Always confirm critical dates with an official source before booking travel or scheduling business.
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Sweden have in 2026?
- Sweden has 13 nationwide public holidays in 2026, plus additional observances and regional holidays.
- What is the next public holiday in Sweden?
- The next public holiday in Sweden is All Saints' Day on October 31, 2026.
- Are shops and banks closed on public holidays in Sweden?
- On nationwide public holidays most banks, government offices and schools in Sweden close. Shop opening hours vary by region and by holiday — major holidays usually mean reduced hours or full closure.