🇸🇪 Sweden Public Holidays 2025

Q: How many public holidays does Sweden have in 2025?

Sweden has 16 public holidays in 2025.

Q: What is the next public holiday in Sweden?

The next public holiday in Sweden is New Year's Day on 1 January 2025.

Q: Are public holidays paid days off in Sweden?

In Sweden, most public holidays are paid days off for employees. Always verify with your employer or local labour authority.

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All Public Holidays 2025

16 holidays

Date	Holiday	Type
1 January 2025	New Year's Day Nyårsdagen	National
6 January 2025	Epiphany Trettondedag jul	National
18 April 2025	Good Friday Långfredagen	National
20 April 2025	Easter Sunday Påskdagen	National
21 April 2025	Easter Monday Annandag påsk	National
1 May 2025	International Workers' Day Första maj	National
29 May 2025	Ascension Day Kristi himmelsfärdsdag	National
6 June 2025	National Day of Sweden Sveriges nationaldag	National
8 June 2025	Pentecost Pingstdagen	National
20 June 2025	Midsummer Eve Midsommarafton	National
21 June 2025	Midsummer Day Midsommardagen	National
1 November 2025	All Saints' Day Alla helgons dag	National
24 December 2025	Christmas Eve Julafton	National
25 December 2025	Christmas Day Juldagen	National
26 December 2025	St. Stephen's Day Annandag jul	National
31 December 2025	New Year's Eve Nyårsafton	National

Bridge Days 2025 — Best time-off deals

International Workers' Day

1 leave day4 days off

Take 2 May 2025 off → 1 May 2025 to 4 May 2025 (4 days off, 1 leave day)

Ascension Day

1 leave day4 days off

Take 30 May 2025 off → 29 May 2025 to 1 Jun 2025 (4 days off, 1 leave day)

New Year's Day

2 leave days5 days off

Take 30 Dec 2024 + 31 Dec 2024 off → 28 Dec 2024 to 1 Jan 2025 (5 days off, 2 leave days)

New Year's Day

2 leave days5 days off

Take 2 Jan 2025 + 3 Jan 2025 off → 1 Jan 2025 to 5 Jan 2025 (5 days off, 2 leave days)

Christmas Eve

2 leave days5 days off

Take 22 Dec 2025 + 23 Dec 2025 off → 20 Dec 2025 to 24 Dec 2025 (5 days off, 2 leave days)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does Sweden have in 2025?+

Sweden has 16 public holidays in 2025, of which 16 are national holidays observed across the entire country.

What is the next public holiday in Sweden?+

There are no more public holidays in Sweden for 2025.

Are public holidays paid days off in Sweden?+

In Sweden, national public holidays are generally paid days off for employees. Regional holidays may vary by employer. Always verify with your employer or local labour authority.

Can I add Sweden public holidays to my calendar?+

Yes. Use the "Add all holidays to calendar" button on this page to download an .ics file that works with Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, and Microsoft Outlook.

What are bridge days in Sweden?+

Bridge days (or Brückentage) are working days between a public holiday and a weekend. By taking 1 bridge day off, you can get 4 or more consecutive days off. See the bridge days section above for the best opportunities in 2025.

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