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Public Holiday Calendar · 2026

Sweden Public Holidays 2026

The full 2026 public holiday calendar for Sweden: exact dates, weekdays, and the long weekends worth booking a trip around.

16
Holidays
5
Long weekends
2026
Year
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1THU
New Year's Day
Nyårsdagen
Bridge day
6TUE
Epiphany
Trettondedag jul
Bridge day
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3FRI
Good Friday
Långfredagen
Long weekend
5SUN
Easter Sunday
Påskdagen
6MON
Easter Monday
Annandag påsk
Long weekend
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1FRI
International Workers' Day
Första maj
Long weekend
14THU
Ascension Day
Kristi himmelsfärdsdag
Bridge day
24SUN
Pentecost
Pingstdagen
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6SAT
National Day of Sweden
Sveriges nationaldag
19FRI
Midsummer Eve
Midsommarafton
Long weekend
20SAT
Midsummer Day
Midsommardagen
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31SAT
All Saints' Day
Alla helgons dag
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24THU
Christmas Eve
Julafton
Bridge day
25FRI
Christmas Day
Juldagen
Long weekend
26SAT
St. Stephen's Day
Annandag jul
31THU
New Year's Eve
Nyårsafton
Bridge day

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This is the complete Sweden public holiday calendar for 2026. Sweden has 16 public holidays in 2026, including 5 long weekends: public holidays that fall on a Monday or Friday, perfect for a short trip. Every date below shows the day of the week so you can plan around it.

Frequently asked questions

What are the public holidays in Sweden in 2026?

Sweden has 16 public holidays in 2026. The first is New Year's Day on Thursday, 1 January 2026. The calendar above lists every date, grouped by month with the day of the week.

How many long weekends does Sweden have in 2026?

Sweden has 5 long weekends in 2026 in this view: public holidays that land on a Monday or Friday. Tap “Long weekends only” to see just those dates.

When is the next public holiday in Sweden?

The first 2026 public holiday in Sweden is New Year's Day on Thursday, 1 January 2026. The full month-by-month calendar is shown above.