Sweden Public Holidays (2025–2029)
Sweden keeps its 13 statutory red days (röda dagar) fixed by the Act on Public Holidays (Lag [1989:253]) — no yearly announcement needed. 2026 is a weaker year than it looks: six of the thirteen land on a Saturday or Sunday and, because Sweden has no substitute-day rule, they give no extra weekday off. That leaves seven weekday holidays. Two dates follow a "nearest Saturday" rule — Midsummer Day (Saturday June 20) and All Saints’ Day (Saturday October 31).
At a Glance: Statutory Days & Long Weekends
2026 – 20275 long weekends (3+ days)
View full calendar4 long weekends scheduled
Explore scheduleSveriges riksdag (Public Holidays Act, Lag 1989:253 om allmänna helgdagar)
National labour legislation and statutory decrees governing public holidays in Sweden.
Sweden Public Holiday System & Legal Framework
Governing Legislation & Statutory Authority
National labour legislation and statutory decrees governing public holidays in Sweden.
Weekend In-Lieu Observance & Substitute Days
When national public holidays coincide with weekend days (Saturday or Sunday), statutory rollover rules or presidential/ministerial decrees typically designate the subsequent Monday as an official paid day off.
Statutory Annual Leave & Bridge Days (Ponts) Culture
Employees enjoy statutory annual leave entitlements under domestic labour law. Workers frequently combine public holidays with personal annual leave to produce extended bridge breaks.
Sweden Multi-Year Calendars & Downloads (2025–2029)
iCal (ICS) · CSV · PDFSubscribe to all years in your calendar app
Google Calendar · Apple Calendar · Outlook — the feed updates as governments publish new years.
Sweden Planning Hub: Calendars, Working Days & Schools
Working Days Calculator
Calculate exact business days, work hours, and statutory holidays for Sweden (2026 & 2027) for payroll and contracts.
Long Weekends & Leave Planner
Discover all natural 3- and 4-day weekends, plus interactive bridge day strategies turning 1–2 days of annual leave into 5–9 days off.
Today's Public Holiday Status
Live local-timezone detector answering "Is today a public holiday in Sweden?" with next upcoming closures.
Major Global Festivals Celebrated in Sweden
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Official sources & data
- Lag (1989:253) om allmänna helgdagar — 1 § (lista) och 2 § (beräkningsregler)Visit sourceSveriges riksdag (Swedish constitution / statute book)
- Nationaldagen – ny röd dag (regeringsförklaring / SOU-bakgrund om reglerna för midsommardagen, alla helgons dag, Kristi himmelsfärd och pingst)Visit sourceRegeringskansliet (Government Offices of Sweden)
- Nager.Date Public Holidays API — Sweden 2026 (independent cross-check)Visit sourceNager.Date (open-source holiday data project)
Frequently Asked Questions About Sweden Public Holidays
How many statutory public holidays are observed in Sweden each year?
Sweden gazettes official public holidays annually through official government notices. The exact number of observed days is detailed in our official multi-year calendar above.
What happens when a public holiday falls on a weekend in Sweden?
Depending on official decrees, holidays falling on a weekend are commonly transferred to the following Monday to ensure workers receive their statutory paid entitlement.
Where can I download the official Sweden holiday calendar?
You can download free official calendar files directly on this page above in iCalendar (ICS for Apple/Google/Outlook), CSV spreadsheet, and printable PDF formats.
Are public holiday dates in Sweden officially confirmed?
Our records strictly track official government gazettes. Current year calendars are confirmed; upcoming provisional years are actively verified against astronomy or legislative circulars and flagged accordingly.
How can I calculate working days and business schedules in Sweden?
Visit our dedicated Working Days tool linked below, providing precise annual and monthly counts of business days, weekends, and statutory holidays for payroll and project planning.