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13 public holidays observed in Sweden during 2026. 15 school breaks shape travel demand. 6 long weekend opportunities.

Public holidays

13

Long weekends

6

School breaks

15

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National holidays apply everywhere in Sweden. Pick a state to see additional regional dates.

All 2026 holidays

13 total
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January 2026

  1. Jan1
    New Year's Day

    Thursday

  2. Jan6
    Epiphany

    Tuesday

April 2026

  1. Apr3
    Good Friday

    Friday

  2. Apr5
    Easter Sunday

    Sunday · Weekend

  3. Apr6
    Easter Monday

    Monday

May 2026

  1. May1
    May Day

    Friday

  2. May14
    Ascension Day

    Thursday

  3. May24
    Whit Sunday

    Sunday · Weekend

June 2026

  1. Jun6
    National Day

    Saturday · Weekend

  2. Jun20

    Midsummer Day

    Saturday · Weekend

October 2026

  1. Oct31
    All Saints' Day

    Saturday · Weekend

December 2026

  1. Dec25
    Christmas Day

    Friday

  2. Dec26
    Boxing Day

    Saturday · Weekend

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Long weekend opportunities

Smart windows to maximize your time off.

New Year's Day

Jan 1 – 4

4days off
Thu1★
Fri2↓ off
Sat3·
Sun4·

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Epiphany

Jan 3 – 6

4days off
Sat3·
Sun4·
Mon5↓ off
Tue6★

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Easter Holidays

Apr 3 – 6

4days off
Fri3★
Sat4·
Sun5★
Mon6★

Falls naturally on a weekend.

May Day

May 1 – 3

3days off
Fri1★
Sat2·
Sun3·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Ascension Day

May 14 – 17

4days off
Thu14★
Fri15↓ off
Sat16·
Sun17·

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Christmas Holidays

Dec 25 – 27

3days off
Fri25★
Sat26★
Sun27·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

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Plan your next long weekend

Choose a domestic or international Beevago pick for each upcoming break.

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School holidays 2026

When schools are closed — peak travel demand from families.

RegionAllBlekingeDalarnaGävleborgGotlandHallandJämtlandJönköpingKalmarKronobergNorrbottenÖrebroÖstergötlandSkåneSödermanlandStockholmUppsalaVästerbottenVärmlandVästra GötalandVästmanlandVästernorrland

Breaks by region

Pick your group above to see only the relevant dates.

Blekinge4 breaks
Dec20

Christmas Holidays

Dec 20 – Jan 7 · 19 days

Feb16

Sports Holidays

Feb 16–20 · 5 days

Apr7

Easter Holidays

Apr 7–10 · 4 days

Jun12

Summer Holidays

Jun 12 – Aug 17 · 67 days

Dalarna4 breaks
Dec22

Christmas Holidays

Dec 22 – Jan 7 · 17 days

Feb23

Sports Holidays

Feb 23–27 · 5 days

Apr7

Easter Holidays

Apr 7–10 · 4 days

Jun12

Summer Holidays

Jun 12 – Aug 17 · 67 days

Gävleborg4 breaks
Dec20

Christmas Holidays

Dec 20 – Jan 7 · 19 days

Feb9

Sports Holidays

Feb 9–13 · 5 days

Apr3

Easter Holidays

Apr 3–10 · 8 days

Jun12

Summer Holidays

Jun 12 – Aug 17 · 67 days

Gotland4 breaks
Dec20

Christmas Holidays

Dec 20 – Jan 7 · 19 days

Feb23

Sports Holidays

Feb 23–27 · 5 days

Apr7

Easter Holidays

Apr 7–10 · 4 days

Jun12

Summer Holidays

Jun 12 – Aug 17 · 67 days

Halland4 breaks
Dec20

Christmas Holidays

Dec 20 – Jan 7 · 19 days

Feb16

Sports Holidays

Feb 16–20 · 5 days

Apr7

Easter Holidays

Apr 7–10 · 4 days

Jun12

Summer Holidays

Jun 12 – Aug 17 · 67 days

Jämtland4 breaks
Dec22

Christmas Holidays

Dec 22 – Jan 7 · 17 days

Mar2

Sports Holidays

Mar 2–6 · 5 days

Apr7

Easter Holidays

Apr 7–10 · 4 days

Jun12

Summer Holidays

Jun 12 – Aug 17 · 67 days

Jönköping4 breaks
Dec20

Christmas Holidays

Dec 20 – Jan 7 · 19 days

Feb16

Sports Holidays

Feb 16–20 · 5 days

Apr7

Easter Holidays

Apr 7–10 · 4 days

Jun12

Summer Holidays

Jun 12 – Aug 17 · 67 days

Kalmar4 breaks
Dec20

Christmas Holidays

Dec 20 – Jan 7 · 19 days

Feb16

Sports Holidays

Feb 16–20 · 5 days

Apr7

Easter Holidays

Apr 7–10 · 4 days

Jun12

Summer Holidays

Jun 12 – Aug 17 · 67 days

Kronoberg4 breaks
Dec20

Christmas Holidays

Dec 20 – Jan 7 · 19 days

Feb16

Sports Holidays

Feb 16–20 · 5 days

Apr7

Easter Holidays

Apr 7–10 · 4 days

Jun12

Summer Holidays

Jun 12 – Aug 17 · 67 days

Norrbotten4 breaks
Dec22

Christmas Holidays

Dec 22 – Jan 7 · 17 days

Mar2

Sports Holidays

Mar 2–6 · 5 days

Apr7

Easter Holidays

Apr 7–10 · 4 days

Jun12

Summer Holidays

Jun 12 – Aug 17 · 67 days

Örebro4 breaks
Dec20

Christmas Holidays

Dec 20 – Jan 7 · 19 days

Feb9

Sports Holidays

Feb 9–13 · 5 days

Apr3

Easter Holidays

Apr 3–10 · 8 days

Jun12

Summer Holidays

Jun 12 – Aug 17 · 67 days

Östergötland4 breaks
Dec20

Christmas Holidays

Dec 20 – Jan 7 · 19 days

Feb9

Sports Holidays

Feb 9–13 · 5 days

Apr7

Easter Holidays

Apr 7–10 · 4 days

Jun12

Summer Holidays

Jun 12 – Aug 17 · 67 days

Skåne4 breaks
Dec20

Christmas Holidays

Dec 20 – Jan 7 · 19 days

Feb16

Sports Holidays

Feb 16–20 · 5 days

Apr7

Easter Holidays

Apr 7–10 · 4 days

Jun12

Summer Holidays

Jun 12 – Aug 17 · 67 days

Södermanland4 breaks
Dec20

Christmas Holidays

Dec 20 – Jan 7 · 19 days

Feb9

Sports Holidays

Feb 9–13 · 5 days

Apr3

Easter Holidays

Apr 3–10 · 8 days

Jun12

Summer Holidays

Jun 12 – Aug 17 · 67 days

Stockholm4 breaks
Dec19

Christmas Holidays

Dec 19 – Jan 9 · 22 days

Feb23

Sports Holidays

Feb 23–27 · 5 days

Apr3

Easter Holidays

Apr 3–10 · 8 days

Jun12

Summer Holidays

Jun 12 – Aug 18 · 68 days

Uppsala4 breaks
Dec19

Christmas Holidays

Dec 19 – Jan 8 · 21 days

Feb9

Sports Holidays

Feb 9–13 · 5 days

Apr3

Easter Holidays

Apr 3–10 · 8 days

Jun13

Summer Holidays

Jun 13 – Aug 17 · 66 days

Västerbotten4 breaks
Dec22

Christmas Holidays

Dec 22 – Jan 7 · 17 days

Mar2

Sports Holidays

Mar 2–6 · 5 days

Apr7

Easter Holidays

Apr 7–10 · 4 days

Jun12

Summer Holidays

Jun 12 – Aug 17 · 67 days

Värmland4 breaks
Dec20

Christmas Holidays

Dec 20 – Jan 7 · 19 days

Feb9

Sports Holidays

Feb 9–13 · 5 days

Apr7

Easter Holidays

Apr 7–10 · 4 days

Jun12

Summer Holidays

Jun 12 – Aug 17 · 67 days

Västra Götaland4 breaks
Dec20

Christmas Holidays

Dec 20 – Jan 7 · 19 days

Feb9

Sports Holidays

Feb 9–13 · 5 days

Apr7

Easter Holidays

Apr 7–10 · 4 days

Jun12

Summer Holidays

Jun 12 – Aug 17 · 67 days

Västmanland4 breaks
Dec20

Christmas Holidays

Dec 20 – Jan 7 · 19 days

Feb9

Sports Holidays

Feb 9–13 · 5 days

Apr3

Easter Holidays

Apr 3–10 · 8 days

Jun12

Summer Holidays

Jun 12 – Aug 17 · 67 days

Västernorrland4 breaks
Dec22

Christmas Holidays

Dec 22 – Jan 7 · 17 days

Mar2

Sports Holidays

Mar 2–6 · 5 days

Apr7

Easter Holidays

Apr 7–10 · 4 days

Jun12

Summer Holidays

Jun 12 – Aug 17 · 67 days

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Frequently asked questions

What are the public holidays in Sweden in 2026?
Sweden observes 13 public holidays in 2026, including New Year's Day (January 1, 2026), Epiphany (January 6, 2026), Good Friday (April 3, 2026), Easter Sunday (April 5, 2026), Easter Monday (April 6, 2026). See the full list above for exact dates.
How many public holidays does Sweden have in 2026?
Sweden observes 13 national public holidays in 2026. Some regions may add additional regional holidays on top.
When is New Year's Day in Sweden 2026?
New Year's Day in Sweden falls on January 1, 2026.
When is Epiphany in Sweden 2026?
Epiphany in Sweden falls on January 6, 2026.
When is Good Friday in Sweden 2026?
Good Friday in Sweden falls on April 3, 2026.
When is Easter Sunday in Sweden 2026?
Easter Sunday in Sweden falls on April 5, 2026.
When is Easter Monday in Sweden 2026?
Easter Monday in Sweden falls on April 6, 2026.
When is May Day in Sweden 2026?
May Day in Sweden falls on May 1, 2026.
When is Ascension Day in Sweden 2026?
Ascension Day in Sweden falls on May 14, 2026.
When is Whit Sunday in Sweden 2026?
Whit Sunday in Sweden falls on May 24, 2026.
When is National Day in Sweden 2026?
National Day in Sweden falls on June 6, 2026.
When is Midsummer Day in Sweden 2026?
Midsummer Day in Sweden falls on June 20, 2026.
When is All Saints' Day in Sweden 2026?
All Saints' Day in Sweden falls on October 31, 2026.
When is Christmas Day in Sweden 2026?
Christmas Day in Sweden falls on December 25, 2026.
When is Boxing Day in Sweden 2026?
Boxing Day in Sweden falls on December 26, 2026.
What happens when a public holiday falls on a weekend in Sweden?
Most public holidays in Sweden are observed only on the exact date. Some countries grant a substitute weekday off when a holiday lands on a Saturday or Sunday — check the notes for each holiday above.
Are banks closed on public holidays in Sweden?
Yes — most banks, public administration offices, and the stock exchange close on national public holidays. Some retail and tourism businesses stay open.
What is a "bridge day"?
A bridge day is a regular working day that falls between a public holiday and a weekend (e.g. a Friday after a Thursday holiday). Many people take this day off to extend the long weekend without using extra vacation.
Are these dates official for Sweden?
Dates are sourced from official government publications and the relevant ministries. Always confirm regional and local observances closer to your travel date — especially for substitute holidays and bank-only days.
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