What are the Public Holidays in Sweden in 2025?

In Sweden, there are 11 official public holidays each year, recognized nationwide. These holidays provide employees with time off to celebrate significant events and traditions.

Official Public Holidays:

  • January 1 (Wednesday): New Year’s Day

  • January 6 (Monday): Epiphany

  • April 18 (Friday): Good Friday

  • April 21 (Monday): Easter Monday

  • May 1 (Thursday): Labour Day

  • May 29 (Thursday): Ascension Day

  • June 6 (Friday): National Day

  • June 21 (Saturday): Midsummer’s Day

  • November 1 (Saturday): All Saints’ Day

  • December 25 (Thursday): Christmas Day

  • December 26 (Friday): Boxing Day (Second Day of Christmas)


Additional Days Often Granted:

While not legally required, it is common for employers to grant time off on the following days:

  • April 20 (Sunday): Easter Sunday

  • June 8 (Sunday): Pentecost

  • June 20 (Friday): Midsummer’s Eve

  • December 24 (Wednesday): Christmas Eve

  • December 31 (Wednesday): New Year’s Eve


Public Holidays on Weekends:

If a public holiday falls on a weekend, there is no automatic entitlement to an additional day off on the following Monday.

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