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.