Sweden has a total of 34 holidays in 2019. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information display below is also available via our API as well as downloadable as a csv. Signup here to get started.

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Holiday Date Details
New Year's Day
Tuesday, January 1, 2019 New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Twelfth Night
Saturday, January 5, 2019 Twelfth Night is a de facto half holiday in Sweden
Epiphany
Sunday, January 6, 2019 Epiphany is a Christian holiday celebrated globally on January 6 each year. It commemorates two events recorded in the Bible: the three wise men’s visit to baby Jesus; and Jesus’ baptism.
Valentine's Day
Thursday, February 14, 2019 February 14 is Valentine's Day or Saint Valentine's Feast. The day of love owes its origins to ancient Roman and European Christian traditions.
March Equinox
Wednesday, March 20, 2019 March Equinox in Sweden (Stockholm)
Daylight Saving Time starts
Sunday, March 31, 2019 Daylight Saving Time starts in Sweden
Good Friday
Friday, April 19, 2019 Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Holy Saturday
Saturday, April 20, 2019 Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 21, 2019 Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Easter Monday
Monday, April 22, 2019 Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
Walpurgis Night
Tuesday, April 30, 2019 Walpurgis Night is a de facto half holiday in Sweden
May 1st
Wednesday, May 1, 2019 Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Mother's Day
Sunday, May 26, 2019 Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
Ascension Day
Thursday, May 30, 2019 Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven.
National day
Thursday, June 6, 2019 National day is a public holiday in Sweden
Whit Saturday
Saturday, June 8, 2019 Whit Saturday is a de facto holiday in Sweden
Whit Sunday
Sunday, June 9, 2019 Many Christians all over the world annually observe Pentecost, also known as Whitsunday or Whit Sunday.
Midsummer Eve
Friday, June 21, 2019 Midsummer Eve is a de facto and bank holiday in Sweden
June Solstice
Friday, June 21, 2019 June Solstice in Sweden (Stockholm)
Midsummer Day
Saturday, June 22, 2019 Midsummer Day is a public holiday in Sweden
September Equinox
Monday, September 23, 2019 September Equinox in Sweden (Stockholm)
Daylight Saving Time ends
Sunday, October 27, 2019 Daylight Saving Time ends in Sweden
All Saints' Eve
Friday, November 1, 2019 All Saints' Eve is a de facto half holiday in Sweden
All Saints' Day
Saturday, November 2, 2019 Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day.
Father's Day
Sunday, November 10, 2019 Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.
First Advent Sunday
Sunday, December 1, 2019 The first Sunday of Advent marks the beginning of the Christian year.
Second Advent Sunday
Sunday, December 8, 2019 Second Advent Sunday is a observance and Christian holiday in Sweden
Third Advent Sunday
Sunday, December 15, 2019 Third Advent Sunday is a observance and Christian holiday in Sweden
Fourth Advent Sunday
Sunday, December 22, 2019 Fourth Advent Sunday is a observance and Christian holiday in Sweden
December Solstice
Sunday, December 22, 2019 December Solstice in Sweden (Stockholm)
Christmas Eve
Tuesday, December 24, 2019 Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Christmas Day
Wednesday, December 25, 2019 Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Boxing Day
Thursday, December 26, 2019 Boxing Day is a public holiday in Sweden
New Year's Eve
Tuesday, December 31, 2019 New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.
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