Public holidays and closures in Sweden 2026 and 2027

Sweden has statutory public holidays, but a red day does not mean every shop, restaurant and bus closes. Banks follow their own list, while shops and transport operators set their own hours. Plan by the dates in the calendar and check the service you actually need.

Which days are public holidays in Sweden in 2026?

According to the Public Holidays Act (1989:253) and the published calendars, the 2026 holidays are: New Year's Day on 1 January, Epiphany on 6 January, Good Friday on 3 April, Easter Sunday on 5 April, Easter Monday on 6 April, May Day on 1 May, Ascension Day on 14 May, Whit Sunday on 24 May, National Day on 6 June, Midsummer Day on 20 June, All Saints' Day on 31 October, Christmas Day on 25 December and Boxing Day on 26 December. Midsummer Eve on 19 June and Christmas Eve on 24 December are not listed in the Act as public holidays, but they affect opening hours in practice.

Which days are public holidays in 2027?

According to Visit Sweden and the rules in the Act, the 2027 holidays are: New Year's Day on 1 January, Epiphany on 6 January, Good Friday on 26 March, Easter Sunday on 28 March, Easter Monday on 29 March, May Day on 1 May, Ascension Day on 6 May, Whit Sunday on 16 May, National Day on 6 June, Midsummer Day on 26 June, All Saints' Day on 6 November, Christmas Day on 25 December and Boxing Day on 26 December. Whit Sunday is the seventh Sunday after Easter.

What happens at the end of 2026 and the start of 2027?

The Finance Sweden bank list for 2026 (published 26 January 2026) shows banks closed on Thursday 24 December, Friday 25 December, Saturday 26 December and Thursday 31 December. All Swedish banks are closed on Saturdays. New Year's Day 2027 is Friday 1 January and Epiphany is Wednesday 6 January 2027. Check your bank's hours before sending a payment that must arrive on time.

Are shops and pharmacies open?

A red day does not mean all shops keep the same hours. Opening hours are set by each shop, and Christmas Eve, Midsummer Eve and Christmas Day can bring shorter hours or closures. Check the shop and pharmacy you plan to visit on their own pages. See also Are shops open at Christmas and New Year? and Grocery prices and supermarkets in Sweden 2026.

How do buses and trains run during holidays?

Transport operators may run a Saturday, Sunday or holiday timetable. Open the journey planner with your actual travel date and check both the first and last departure. Extra night services on New Year's Eve may exist locally, but the operator must confirm them.

How do you plan around schools and public offices?

School breaks and planning days can vary between municipalities and are not the same as red days. Check the municipality's school calendar and the authority's opening hours or bookable times before a visit. Book time-critical matters before long holiday weekends. Read more about red days and bridge days, Valborg and Midsummer.

Sources: Public Holidays Act (1989:253); Finance Sweden, bank holidays 2026; Visit Sweden, public holidays (checked 2026-11-10).

Related guides

• Are shops open at Christmas and New Year?
• Red days and bridge days
• Valborg
• Midsummer

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