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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