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Sweden Calendar 2026: Public Holidays and Long Weekends

Sweden has 13 public holidays in 2026, per Swedish Public Holidays 2026 (allmänna helgdagar). The longest long weekend lasts 4 days on 3–6 April 2026.

13 Public Holidays
Public HolidayToday
January

Winter

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  • 1New Year's Day
  • 6Epiphany
February

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No holidays this month.

March

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No holidays this month.

April

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  • 3Good Friday
  • 5Easter Sunday
  • 6Easter Monday
May

Spring

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  • 1May Day
  • 14Ascension Day
  • 24Whit Sunday
June

Summer

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  • 6National Day of Sweden
  • 20Midsummer Day
July

Summer

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No holidays this month.

August

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No holidays this month.

September

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No holidays this month.

October

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  • 31All Saints' Day
November

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No holidays this month.

December

Winter

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  • 25Christmas Day
  • 26St Stephen's Day

Long Weekends in Sweden, 2026

Sweden has 7 long-weekend periods in 2026 — runs of two or more consecutive work-free days formed by holidays and weekends. The longest lasts 4 days on 3–6 April 2026, covering Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Easter Monday. Use the day-by-day breakdown of each period to plan trips and leave requests.

3–6 April 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
4 days
  • Fri3Good FridayHoliday
  • Sat4Saturday
  • Sun5Easter SundayHoliday
  • Mon6Easter MondayHoliday
1–3 May 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
  • Fri1May DayHoliday
  • Sat2Saturday
  • Sun3SundayHoliday
23–24 May 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
2 days
  • Sat23Saturday
  • Sun24Whit SundayHoliday
6–7 June 2026
entirely official days off
2 days
  • Sat6National Day of SwedenHoliday
  • Sun7SundayHoliday
20–21 June 2026
entirely official days off
2 days
  • Sat20Midsummer DayHoliday
  • Sun21SundayHoliday
31 October – 1 November 2026
entirely official days off
2 days
  • Sat31All Saints' DayHoliday
  • Sun1SundayHoliday
25–27 December 2026
entirely official days off
3 days
  • Fri25Christmas DayHoliday
  • Sat26St Stephen's DayHoliday
  • Sun27SundayHoliday

Sweden Public Holidays in 2026

Throughout 2026, Sweden has 13 public holidays. The first holiday falls on 1 January (New Year's Day) and the last on 26 December (St Stephen's Day).

Public Holidays in Sweden, 2026.
DateDayHolidayType
1 January 2026ThursdayNew Year's DayHoliday
6 January 2026TuesdayEpiphanyHoliday
3 April 2026FridayGood FridayHoliday
5 April 2026SundayEaster SundayHoliday
6 April 2026MondayEaster MondayHoliday
1 May 2026FridayMay DayHoliday
14 May 2026ThursdayAscension DayHoliday
24 May 2026SundayWhit SundayHoliday
6 June 2026SaturdayNational Day of SwedenHoliday
20 June 2026SaturdayMidsummer DayHoliday
31 October 2026SaturdayAll Saints' DayHoliday
25 December 2026FridayChristmas DayHoliday
26 December 2026SaturdaySt Stephen's DayHoliday

Official source: Swedish Public Holidays 2026 (allmänna helgdagar) (The thirteen statutory public holidays (red days) under the Public Holidays Act. Midsummer Day and All Saints' Day float to a Saturday by law. Christmas Eve, Midsummer Eve, and New Year's Eve are customary days off under collective agreements but not statutory holidays. Weekend holidays are not moved.). Compiled by CalendarWorld. The thirteen statutory public holidays (red days). Midsummer Day and All Saints' Day float to a Saturday by law. Christmas Eve, Midsummer Eve, and New Year's Eve are customary days off under collective agreements but not statutory holidays. Weekend holidays are not moved.

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Seasons in Sweden

Sweden is in the Northern Hemisphere, with four temperate seasons. Far-northern Sweden sees the midnight sun in summer and polar night in winter.

Current season in Sweden

Spring

March – May

Days lengthen and temperatures climb after winter; trees blossom and the growing season begins.

Astronomical: 20 Mar – 21 Jun

Summer

June – August

The warmest season, with the longest daylight hours around the summer solstice.

Astronomical: 21 Jun – 23 Sep

Autumn

September – November

Temperatures cool and days shorten; deciduous leaves turn colour and fall.

Astronomical: 23 Sep – 21 Dec

Winter

December – February

The coldest season, with the shortest daylight hours around the winter solstice.

Astronomical: 21 Dec – 20 Mar

Seasonal timing is approximate and varies by region and year. Compare seasons across all countries →

Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does Sweden have in 2026?

Sweden has 13 public holidays in 2026, per Swedish Public Holidays 2026 (allmänna helgdagar).

How many long weekends are there in Sweden in 2026?

There are 7 long-weekend periods in Sweden in 2026. The longest lasts 4 days on 3-6 April 2026, covering Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Easter Monday.

What is the official source for the 2026 Sweden holiday calendar?

The official source is Swedish Public Holidays 2026 (allmänna helgdagar) (The thirteen statutory public holidays (red days) under the Public Holidays Act. Midsummer Day and All Saints' Day float to a Saturday by law. Christmas Eve, Midsummer Eve, and New Year's Eve are customary days off under collective agreements but not statutory holidays. Weekend holidays are not moved).

Why do some Swedish holidays always fall on a Saturday?

By law, Midsummer Day is the Saturday between 20 and 26 June and All Saints' Day is the Saturday between 31 October and 6 November — in 2026, 20 June and 31 October. The big celebrations actually happen on the eves (Midsummer Eve, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve), which are de facto days off under most collective agreements even though they are not statutory red days.

Is there a substitute day when a Swedish holiday falls on a weekend?

No. Sweden does not move public holidays or grant replacement days. In 2026, the National Day (6 June) falls on a Saturday and St Stephen's Day (26 December) too; some collective agreements compensate employees when the National Day lands on a weekend.

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