🇸🇪 Next Public Holiday — Sweden

Midsummer Eve

Q: How many public holidays does Sweden have in 2026?

Sweden has 16 public holidays in 2026.

Q: What is the next public holiday in Sweden?

The next public holiday in Sweden is New Year's Day on 1 January 2026.

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.

Midsommarafton

19 June 2026

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All Public Holidays 2026

16 holidays

Date	Holiday	Type
1 January 2026	New Year's Day Nyårsdagen	National
6 January 2026	Epiphany Trettondedag jul	National
3 April 2026	Good Friday Långfredagen	National
5 April 2026	Easter Sunday Påskdagen	National
6 April 2026	Easter Monday Annandag påsk	National
1 May 2026	International Workers' Day Första maj	National
14 May 2026	Ascension Day Kristi himmelsfärdsdag	National
24 May 2026	Pentecost Pingstdagen	National
6 June 2026	National Day of Sweden Sveriges nationaldag	National
19 June 2026	NextMidsummer Eve Midsommarafton	National
20 June 2026	Midsummer Day Midsommardagen	National
31 October 2026	All Saints' Day Alla helgons dag	National
24 December 2026	Christmas Eve Julafton	National
25 December 2026	Christmas Day Juldagen	National
26 December 2026	St. Stephen's Day Annandag jul	National
31 December 2026	New Year's Eve Nyårsafton	National

Bridge Days 2026 — Best time-off deals

New Year's Day

1 leave day4 days off

Take 2 Jan 2026 off → 1 Jan 2026 to 4 Jan 2026 (4 days off, 1 leave day)

Epiphany

1 leave day4 days off

Take 5 Jan 2026 off → 3 Jan 2026 to 6 Jan 2026 (4 days off, 1 leave day)

Ascension Day

1 leave day4 days off

Take 15 May 2026 off → 14 May 2026 to 17 May 2026 (4 days off, 1 leave day)

New Year's Eve

1 leave day4 days off

Take 1 Jan 2027 off → 31 Dec 2026 to 3 Jan 2027 (4 days off, 1 leave day)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does Sweden have in 2026?+

Sweden has 16 public holidays in 2026, of which 16 are national holidays observed across the entire country.

What is the next public holiday in Sweden?+

The next public holiday in Sweden is Midsummer Eve on 19 June 2026, which is in 2 days.

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 2026.

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