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Sweden · 2026
Sweden public holidays 2026
Official public holidays in Sweden for 2026, with weekdays, countdowns and the long weekends you can build around them.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Countdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day | |
| 6 Jan 2026 | Tuesday | Epiphany | |
| 3 Apr 2026 | Friday | Good Friday | |
| 5 Apr 2026 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | |
| 6 Apr 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday | |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | International Workers' Day | |
| 14 May 2026 | Thursday | Ascension Day | |
| 24 May 2026 | Sunday | Pentecost | |
| 6 Jun 2026 | Saturday | National Day of Sweden | |
| 19 Jun 2026 | Friday | Midsummer Eve | |
| 20 Jun 2026 | Saturday | Midsummer Day | |
| 31 Oct 2026 | Saturday | All Saints' Day | |
| 24 Dec 2026 | Thursday | Christmas Eve | |
| 25 Dec 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | |
| 26 Dec 2026 | Saturday | St. Stephen's Day | |
| 31 Dec 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Eve |
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Public holidays highlighted, weekends shaded.
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Public holidayWeekend
Long weekends and bridge days in 2026
6days off
Good Friday
3–6 Apr 2026
4 days · no leave1 PTO → 5 days2 PTO → 6 days
4days off
Epiphany
6 Jan 2026
1 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 3 days
5days off
International Workers' Day
1–3 May 2026
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
Ascension Day
14 May 2026
1 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
Midsummer Eve
19–21 Jun 2026
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
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FAQ
- Does Sweden have holidays on weekends in 2026?
- Some holidays fall on weekends; where a country has a substitute day, it is included as a separate entry.
- How do I use these dates to plan leave in 2026?
- Open the long weekend page, pick a run, and see how many days of leave connect it to the next weekend.