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Sweden vs Norway holidays 2026

Side-by-side public holidays: 16 in Sweden, 12 in Norway, 9 on the same date.

Sweden: 16 holidaysNorway: 12 holidaysSame date: 9

Sweden — 2026

DateDayHoliday
1 Jan 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
6 Jan 2026TuesdayEpiphany
3 Apr 2026FridayGood Friday
5 Apr 2026SundayEaster Sunday
6 Apr 2026MondayEaster Monday
1 May 2026FridayInternational Workers' Day
14 May 2026ThursdayAscension Day
24 May 2026SundayPentecost
6 Jun 2026SaturdayNational Day of Sweden
19 Jun 2026FridayMidsummer Eve
20 Jun 2026SaturdayMidsummer Day
31 Oct 2026SaturdayAll Saints' Day
24 Dec 2026ThursdayChristmas Eve
25 Dec 2026FridayChristmas Day
26 Dec 2026SaturdaySt. Stephen's Day
31 Dec 2026ThursdayNew Year's Eve

Norway — 2026

DateDayHoliday
1 Jan 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
2 Apr 2026ThursdayMaundy Thursday
3 Apr 2026FridayGood Friday
5 Apr 2026SundayEaster Sunday
6 Apr 2026MondayEaster Monday
1 May 2026FridayLabor Day
14 May 2026ThursdayAscension Day
17 May 2026SundayConstitution Day
24 May 2026SundayWhit Sunday
25 May 2026MondayWhit Monday
25 Dec 2026FridayChristmas Day
26 Dec 2026SaturdaySecond Day of Christmas
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FAQ

Does Sweden have more public holidays than Norway?
In 2026: 16 vs 12. Regional holidays are included in the counts.
Which holidays fall on the same date?
9 dates overlap in 2026 — see both tables above.

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