Public holidays

🇸🇪Sweden 2025

Public holidays
16
in 2025
Next holiday
New Year's Day
Jan 1
Long weekends
6
Mon & Fri holidays
On a weekend
4
fall Sat/Sun
Holidays by month
Where they cluster across the year
2
J
F
M
3
A
2
M
4
J
J
A
S
O
1
N
4
D
Year at a glance
Every holiday on the calendar line
JanMarMayJulSepNov
Upcoming this year
Already passed
Today
All holidays
1
Jan
New Year's Day
Wednesday · Nyårsdagen
Public
6
Jan
Epiphany
Monday · Trettondedag jul
Public
18
Apr
Good Friday
Friday · Långfredagen
Public
20
Apr
Easter Sunday
Sunday · Påskdagen
Public
21
Apr
Easter Monday
Monday · Annandag påsk
Public
1
May
International Workers' Day
Thursday · Första maj
Public
29
May
Ascension Day
Thursday · Kristi himmelsfärdsdag
Public
6
Jun
National Day of Sweden
Friday · Sveriges nationaldag
Public
8
Jun
Pentecost
Sunday · Pingstdagen
Public
20
Jun
Midsummer Eve
Friday · Midsommarafton
Public
21
Jun
Midsummer Day
Saturday · Midsommardagen
Public
1
Nov
All Saints' Day
Saturday · Alla helgons dag
Public
24
Dec
Christmas Eve
Wednesday · Julafton
Public
25
Dec
Christmas Day
Thursday · Juldagen
Public
26
Dec
St. Stephen's Day
Friday · Annandag jul
Public
31
Dec
New Year's Eve
Wednesday · Nyårsafton
Public
Source: Nager.Date public holiday API

About public holidays in Sweden

In 2025, Sweden has 16 official public holidays. The month with the most holidays is June, with 4. 6 months have no public holiday at all.

There are 6 potential long weekends this year, from holidays landing on a Monday or Friday. Meanwhile, 4 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday.

The longest stretch without a public holiday runs from Midsummer Day (June 21) to All Saints' Day (November 1): 133 days.

The first holiday of the year is New Year's Day (January 1) and the last is New Year's Eve (December 31).

Long weekends in 2025
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
Epiphany
January 6 · Monday
Good Friday
April 18 · Friday
Easter Monday
April 21 · Monday
National Day of Sweden
June 6 · Friday
Midsummer Eve
June 20 · Friday
St. Stephen's Day
December 26 · Friday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Sweden have in 2025?+
Sweden has 16 official public holidays in 2025, with June being the busiest month (4).
What is the first public holiday of 2025 in Sweden?+
The first public holiday of 2025 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in Sweden in 2025?+
6 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.
Which 2025 holidays fall on a weekend in Sweden?+
4 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: Easter Sunday (April 20), Pentecost (June 8), Midsummer Day (June 21), All Saints' Day (November 1).