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Public Holidays in Sweden 2027

Julien Sicard
Julien Sicard
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November 3, 2026
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November 3, 2026
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS IN SWEDEN, 2027

Sweden has 13 public holidays in 2027 under the Public Holidays Act (1989:253), plus every Sunday. Only 5 fall on a weekday: New Year's Day, Epiphany, Good Friday, Easter Monday and Ascension Day. The other 8 fall on a Saturday or Sunday.

13
On a weekday
5
On a weekend
8
Midsummer Day
26 June
Easter Monday
29 March

Swedish public holidays are set by the Public Holidays Act (1989:253). Most fall on a fixed date. Easter, Ascension Day and Whit Sunday move with Easter, which is on 28 March in 2027. Midsummer Day and All Saints' Day are always on a Saturday. The law does not move a holiday that falls on a weekend.

Public holidays in Sweden, 2027

<table class="ert-table"><thead><tr><th>Date</th><th>Day</th><th>Public holiday</th><th>Swedish name</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1 January</td><td>Friday</td><td>New Year's Day</td><td>Nyårsdagen</td></tr><tr><td>6 January</td><td>Wednesday</td><td>Epiphany</td><td>Trettondedag jul</td></tr><tr><td>26 March</td><td>Friday</td><td>Good Friday</td><td>Långfredagen</td></tr><tr><td>28 March</td><td>Sunday</td><td>Easter Sunday</td><td>Påskdagen</td></tr><tr><td>29 March</td><td>Monday</td><td>Easter Monday</td><td>Annandag påsk</td></tr><tr><td>1 May</td><td>Saturday</td><td>May Day</td><td>Första maj</td></tr><tr><td>6 May</td><td>Thursday</td><td>Ascension Day</td><td>Kristi himmelsfärdsdag</td></tr><tr><td>16 May</td><td>Sunday</td><td>Whit Sunday</td><td>Pingstdagen</td></tr><tr><td>6 June</td><td>Sunday</td><td>National Day</td><td>Nationaldagen</td></tr><tr><td>26 June</td><td>Saturday</td><td>Midsummer Day</td><td>Midsommardagen</td></tr><tr><td>6 November</td><td>Saturday</td><td>All Saints' Day</td><td>Alla helgons dag</td></tr><tr><td>25 December</td><td>Saturday</td><td>Christmas Day</td><td>Juldagen</td></tr><tr><td>26 December</td><td>Sunday</td><td>Boxing Day</td><td>Annandag jul</td></tr></tbody></table>

The rule behind each Swedish public holiday

<table class="ert-table"><thead><tr><th>Public holiday</th><th>Rule in the law</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>New Year's Day</td><td>1 January</td></tr><tr><td>Epiphany</td><td>6 January</td></tr><tr><td>Good Friday</td><td>The Friday before Easter Sunday</td></tr><tr><td>Easter Sunday</td><td>The Sunday after the first full moon on or after 21 March</td></tr><tr><td>Easter Monday</td><td>The day after Easter Sunday</td></tr><tr><td>May Day</td><td>1 May</td></tr><tr><td>Ascension Day</td><td>The 6th Thursday after Easter Sunday</td></tr><tr><td>Whit Sunday</td><td>The 7th Sunday after Easter Sunday</td></tr><tr><td>National Day</td><td>6 June</td></tr><tr><td>Midsummer Day</td><td>The Saturday from 20 to 26 June</td></tr><tr><td>All Saints' Day</td><td>The Saturday from 31 October to 6 November</td></tr><tr><td>Christmas Day</td><td>25 December</td></tr><tr><td>Boxing Day</td><td>26 December</td></tr><tr><td>Midsummer Eve, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve</td><td>Not public holidays. The Annual Leave Act counts them as Sundays</td></tr></tbody></table>

What this means for remote teams

2027 is light on days off in Sweden. May Day, Midsummer Day, All Saints' Day and Christmas Day fall on a Saturday, and National Day and Boxing Day on a Sunday. Easter gives a 4-day weekend from Friday 26 March to Monday 29 March, and Ascension Day on Thursday 6 May sits next to a Friday that many people take off. Midsummer Eve on Friday 25 June, Christmas Eve on Friday 24 December and New Year's Eve on Friday 31 December are not public holidays, but the Annual Leave Act counts them as Sundays, so they do not use up leave days. Plan releases and meetings around these dates if part of your team is in Sweden.

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This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change and collective agreements can set different terms. Confirm with a local accountant or lawyer before you hire.

Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays does Sweden have in 2027?

13 under the Public Holidays Act, plus every Sunday. 5 fall on a weekday and 8 on a Saturday or Sunday.

When is Midsummer in Sweden in 2027?

Midsummer Day is Saturday 26 June 2027. Midsummer Eve, Friday 25 June, is not a public holiday under the law.

When is Easter in Sweden in 2027?

Good Friday is 26 March, Easter Sunday 28 March and Easter Monday 29 March 2027. Good Friday and Easter Monday are public holidays.

Are holidays that fall on a weekend moved in Sweden?

No. The law sets the dates and does not move a holiday to a weekday when it falls on a Saturday or Sunday.

Is Christmas Eve a public holiday in Sweden?

No. Christmas Eve, Midsummer Eve and New Year's Eve are not public holidays, but the Annual Leave Act counts them as Sundays when leave days are counted.

Sources

  1. Riksdagen, Lag (1989:253) om allmänna helgdagar. Checked 3 Nov 2026.
  2. Riksdagen, Semesterlag (1977:480), 3 a §. Checked 3 Nov 2026.
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