Sweden Public Holidays 2026
There are 18 public holidays in Sweden in 2026, listed below with the date and the day of the week each one falls on.
Last updated 3 July 2026.
Next holiday
All Saints' Day
31 October 2026 (Saturday), in 120 days
Public holidays in 2026
The 18 public holidays Sweden marks in 2026.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's DayNew Year's Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar. |
| 6 January 2026 | Tuesday | EpiphanyEpiphany is a Christian holiday celebrated globally on January 6 each year. It commemorates two events recorded in the Bible: the three wise men's visit to baby Jesus; and Jesus' baptism. |
| 3 April 2026 | Friday | Good FridayGood Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday. |
| 4 April 2026 | Saturday | Holy SaturdayHoly Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday. |
| 5 April 2026 | Sunday | Easter SundayEaster Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ's resurrection, according to Christian belief. |
| 6 April 2026 | Monday | Easter MondayEaster Monday is the day after Easter Sunday. |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | May 1stLabor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world. |
| 14 May 2026 | Thursday | Ascension DayAscension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven. |
| 23 May 2026 | Saturday | Pentecost EveWhit Saturday is a de facto holiday in Sweden |
| 24 May 2026 | Sunday | Pentecost SundayMany Christians all over the world annually observe Pentecost, also known as Whitsunday or Whit Sunday. |
| 6 June 2026 | Saturday | National DayNational day is a public holiday in Sweden |
| 19 June 2026 | Friday | Midsummer EveMidsummer Eve is a de facto and bank holiday in Sweden |
| 20 June 2026 | Saturday | Midsummer DayMidsummer Day is a public holiday in Sweden |
| 31 October 2026 | Saturday | All Saints' DayMany churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day. |
| 24 December 2026 | Thursday | Christmas EveChristmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar. |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas DayChristmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar. |
| 26 December 2026 | Saturday | Boxing DayBoxing Day is a public holiday in Sweden |
| 31 December 2026 | Thursday | New Year's EveNew Year's Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar. |
Religious holidays in 2026
Religious dates many households in Sweden mark, whether or not they are days off.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 29 November 2026 | Sunday | First Advent SundayThe first Sunday of Advent marks the beginning of the Christian year. |
| 6 December 2026 | Sunday | Second Advent SundaySecond Advent Sunday is an observance and Christian holiday in Sweden |
| 13 December 2026 | Sunday | Third Advent SundayThird Advent Sunday is an observance and Christian holiday in Sweden |
| 20 December 2026 | Sunday | Fourth Advent SundayFourth Advent Sunday is an observance and Christian holiday in Sweden |
Beyond the public and religious holidays above, Sweden also has many observances, seasonal markers and regional dates. OneHaus tracks the full set and keeps them current in your shared home calendar, so you never have to chase them down. Start free.
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Other years
See the Sweden holidays hub for every year.
Holidays in other countries
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in Sweden in 2026?
There are 18 public holidays in Sweden in 2026. The full list, with dates and days, is in the table above.
When is the next holiday in Sweden?
The next holiday in Sweden is All Saints' Day on 31 October 2026 (Saturday).
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