Sweden Public Holidays 2029
Sweden has 13 statutory red days (röda dagar) in 2029 fixed by the Act on Public Holidays (Lag [1989:253]). In 2029, eight red days fall on weekdays, while five fall on weekends without statutory compensation (Epiphany, Easter Sunday, Whit Sunday, Midsummer Day, and All Saints’ Day). The year opens with a three-day weekend on New Year’s Day (Monday Jan 1), followed by the four-day Easter break (Mar 30–Apr 2). Ascension Day (Thu May 10) provides the classic "klämdag" (squeeze day) opportunity on Friday May 11.
At a glance
Sweden has 13 official public holidays (13 days off) in 2029 and 3 long weekends; the longest break is Easter Weekend (Mar 30 – Apr 2, 4 days).
| Public holidays | 13 |
|---|---|
| Total days off | 13 |
| Longest break | Easter Weekend · 4 days (Mar 30 – Apr 2) |
| Long weekends | 3 |
Official public holidays
New Year's Day (Nyårsdagen) (January 1, 2029), Epiphany (Trettondedag jul) (January 6, 2029), Good Friday (Långfredagen) (March 30, 2029), Easter Sunday (Påskdagen) (April 1, 2029), Easter Monday (Annandag påsk) (April 2, 2029), May Day (Första maj) (May 1, 2029), Ascension Day (Kristi himmelfärdsdag) (May 10, 2029), Whit Sunday / Pentecost (Pingstdagen) (May 20, 2029), National Day of Sweden (Sveriges nationaldag) (June 6, 2029), Midsummer Day (Midsommardagen) (June 23, 2029), All Saints’ Day (Alla helgons dag) (November 3, 2029), Christmas Day (Juldagen) (December 25, 2029), Boxing Day / St. Stephen’s Day (Annandag jul) (December 26, 2029)
Official red days
13
Falling on a weekday
8 of 13
Longest break
Easter · 4 days
Classic klämdag
Fri May 11 (Ascension)
Sweden public holiday list
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2029 | Monday | New Year's Day (Nyårsdagen)Falls on Monday, providing a three-day holiday weekend to open 2029.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| January 6, 2029 | Saturday | Epiphany (Trettondedag jul)Fixed on January 6; falls on Saturday in 2029 with no substitute day.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| March 30, 2029 | Friday | Good Friday (Långfredagen)Friday before Easter; opens Sweden’s four-day nationwide Easter break.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| April 1, 2029 | Sunday | Easter Sunday (Påskdagen)Statutory red day falling on Sunday.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| April 2, 2029 | Monday | Easter Monday (Annandag påsk)Monday after Easter Sunday, completing the 4-day Easter break.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| May 1, 2029 | Tuesday | May Day (Första maj)Falls on a Tuesday in 2029 — taking Monday April 30 (Walpurgis Eve) off creates a four-day break.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| May 10, 2029 | Thursday | Ascension Day (Kristi himmelfärdsdag)Falls on Thursday May 10 — Friday May 11 is Sweden’s primary klämdag for a 4-day weekend.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| May 20, 2029 | Sunday | Whit Sunday / Pentecost (Pingstdagen)Statutory red day falling on Sunday. Whit Monday was abolished as a public holiday in 2005.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| June 6, 2029 | Wednesday | National Day of Sweden (Sveriges nationaldag)Falls on a Wednesday in 2029.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| June 23, 2029 | Saturday | Midsummer Day (Midsommardagen)Always falls on the Saturday between June 20 and 26 under Lag (1989:253). Midsummer Eve (Friday June 22) is a de facto full holiday for most workers.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| November 3, 2029 | Saturday | All Saints’ Day (Alla helgons dag)Always falls on the Saturday between October 31 and November 6 under Swedish law.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| December 25, 2029 | Tuesday | Christmas Day (Juldagen)Falls on a Tuesday in 2029. Christmas Eve (Monday Dec 24) is a de facto holiday.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| December 26, 2029 | Wednesday | Boxing Day / St. Stephen’s Day (Annandag jul)Falls on Wednesday Dec 26, concluding the Christmas statutory holidays.Public holiday | Public holiday |
2029 Sweden calendar
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Sweden long weekends in 2029
New Year's Weekend
3 daysDec 30, 2028 – Jan 1, 2029
New Year’s Day on Monday starts 2029 with a three-day weekend.
Easter Weekend
4 daysMar 30 – Apr 2
Good Friday (Mar 30) through Easter Monday (Apr 2) gives a 4-day break.
Ascension Klämdag Break
4 daysMay 10 – 13
Ascension Day (Thu May 10): taking Friday May 11 off forms a 4-day break.
The "Klämdag" culture in Swedish workplaces
In Sweden, a "klämdag" (squeeze day) is a working day sandwiched between a public holiday and the weekend (typically a Friday after Thursday Ascension Day). Many Swedish collective agreements treat klämdagar as paid bridge days or allow employees to use flexible working hours ("arbetstidsförkortning") to take the day off.
Red Days vs De Facto Half-Days (Halvdagar)
While Swedish law explicitly designates 13 red days, traditional Swedish culture and collective agreements treat certain eves as de facto full or half holidays. Midsummer Eve, Christmas Eve, and New Year’s Eve are completely non-working days across most industries, while the eve of Epiphany, Walpurgis Eve, and the eve of Ascension Day are frequently treated as shortened working days.
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Official sources & data
- Lag (1989:253) om allmänna helgdagarVisit sourceSveriges riksdag
- Svensk författningssamlingVisit sourceRiksdagsförvaltningen
Frequently asked questions
How many statutory public holidays (red days) are there in Sweden in 2029?
There are 13 official public holidays (röda dagar) in Sweden in 2029 under Lag (1989:253).
What is the longest holiday break in Sweden in 2029?
The longest break in Sweden is Easter Weekend (Mar 30 – Apr 2, 4 days).
Are Midsummer Eve and Christmas Eve official public holidays in Sweden?
Legally they are not "red days", but under virtually all Swedish collective agreements and the Annual Leave Act (Semesterlagen), they are treated as full non-working paid holidays.
What is a "klämdag" in Sweden and when is it in 2029?
A klämdag (squeeze day) is a working day between a holiday and the weekend. In 2029, the primary klämdag is Friday, May 11, following Ascension Day on Thursday, May 10.
Does Sweden have substitute holidays for red days that fall on weekends?
No, Sweden has no statutory replacement day system. When a holiday lands on a Saturday or Sunday, there is no automatic Monday holiday.
When is Easter in Sweden in 2029?
Good Friday is March 30 and Easter Monday is April 2, 2029, creating a nationwide four-day weekend from March 30 to April 2.
