Holidays in Sweden in 2026
This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Sweden in 2026. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Sweden.
| Holiday name | Holiday location / Date | Holiday type |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Sweden January 1 2026, Thursday |
National |
| Twelfth Night | Sweden January 5 2026, Monday |
Half day |
| Epiphany | Sweden January 6 2026, Tuesday |
National |
| Valentine's Day | Sweden February 14 2026, Saturday |
Observance |
| March Equinox | Sweden March 20 2026, Friday |
Seasonal |
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Sweden March 29 2026, Sunday |
Clock change |
| Good Friday | Sweden April 3 2026, Friday |
National |
| Holy Saturday | Sweden April 4 2026, Saturday |
Local holiday |
| Easter Sunday | Sweden April 5 2026, Sunday |
National |
| Easter Monday | Sweden April 6 2026, Monday |
National |
| Walpurgis Night | Sweden April 30 2026, Thursday |
Half day |
| May 1st | Sweden May 1 2026, Friday |
National |
| Ascension Day | Sweden May 14 2026, Thursday |
National |
| Pentecost Eve | Sweden May 23 2026, Saturday |
Local holiday |
| Whit Sunday | Sweden May 24 2026, Sunday |
National |
| Mother's Day | Sweden May 31 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| National day | Sweden June 6 2026, Saturday |
National |
| Midsummer Eve | Sweden June 19 2026, Friday |
Local holiday |
| Midsummer Day | Sweden June 20 2026, Saturday |
National |
| June Solstice | Sweden June 21 2026, Sunday |
Seasonal |
| September Equinox | Sweden September 23 2026, Wednesday |
Seasonal |
| Daylight Saving Time ends | Sweden October 25 2026, Sunday |
Clock change |
| All Saints' Eve | Sweden October 30 2026, Friday |
Half day |
| All Saints' Day | Sweden October 31 2026, Saturday |
National |
| Father's Day | Sweden November 8 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| First Advent Sunday | Sweden November 29 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| Second Advent Sunday | Sweden December 6 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| Third Advent Sunday | Sweden December 13 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| Fourth Advent Sunday | Sweden December 20 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| December Solstice | Sweden December 21 2026, Monday |
Seasonal |
| Christmas Eve | Sweden December 24 2026, Thursday |
Local holiday |
| Christmas Day | Sweden December 25 2026, Friday |
National |
| Boxing Day | Sweden December 26 2026, Saturday |
National |
| New Year's Eve | Sweden December 31 2026, Thursday |
Local holiday |
Next Years Holidays in Sweden