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# Sweden Public Holidays 2024

**By:** Eli McGarvie

**Published:** May 13, 2024

In Sweden, there are 11 public holidays observed nationwide in 2024.

## Public holidays in Sweden 2024

| Date | Holiday | Local Name | Day |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| January 1 | New Year's Day | Nyårsdagen | Monday |
| January 6 | Epiphany | Trettondedag jul | Saturday |
| April 29 | Good Friday | Långfredagen | Friday |
| May 1 | May Day | Första maj | Wednesday |
| June 6 | National Day | Nationaldagen | Thursday |
| June 22 | Midsummer Day | Midsommardagen | Saturday |
| November 2 | All Saints' Day | Alla helgons dag | Saturday |
| December 25 | Christmas Day | Juldagen | Wednesday |
| December 26 | Boxing Day | Annandag jul | Thursday |

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## Public holidays in Sweden 2025

| Date | Holiday | Day |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January 1 | New Year's Day | Wednesday |
| January 6 | Epiphany | Monday |
| April 18 | Good Friday | Friday |
| May 1 | May Day | Thursday |
| June 6 | National Day | Friday |
| June 21 | Midsummer Day | Saturday |
| November 1 | All Saints' Day | Saturday |
| December 25 | Christmas Day | Thursday |
| December 26 | Boxing Day | Friday |

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## Informal holidays in Sweden

- **Fettisdagen (Shrove Tuesday)**: This occurs 47 days before Easter and is known for enjoying "semlor", a sweet bun filled with almond paste and whipped cream.
- **Sportlov** : A week-long break typically in February or March, where families engage in winter sports like skiing.
- **Våffeldagen (Waffle Day)**: Celebrated on March 25th, Swedes enjoy heart-shaped waffles topped with various sweets.
- **Valborgsmässoafton (Walpurgis Night)**: On April 30th, marking the arrival of spring with bonfires and singing.
- **Midsommar** : Celebrated around June 25th, this major holiday involves dancing around maypoles and feasting.
- **Surströmming Day** : Not a public holiday but a notable event, particularly in Northern Sweden, involving the consumption of a notoriously smelly fermented fish.
- **Alla Helgons Dag (All Saint's Day)**: On the Saturday closest to November 1st, Swedes visit cemeteries to honour deceased loved ones.
- **Gustav II Adolf’s Day** : Celebrated on November 6th, particularly in Gothenburg, in memory of King Gustav II Adolf with cake featuring his figure.

## Easter in Sweden

In Sweden, Easter is a vibrant blend of religious observance and festive traditions, observed from Good Friday through Easter Monday. In 2025, Easter celebrations begin on Good Friday, **April 18th** , and continue with Easter Sunday on **April 20th** , followed by Easter Monday on **April 21st**. This period, known for the children dressing up as Easter witches and going door-to-door for treats in some parts of the country, embodies a unique Swedish take on the holiday.

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## Public holidays by country

| Country | Public holidays |
| --- | --- |
| [🇩🇪 Germany](/magazine/173-german-public-holidays-in-2024) | 9 |
| [🇦🇹 Austria](/magazine/174-austrian-public-holidays-in-2024) | 13 |
| [🇳🇱 Netherlands](/magazine/179-netherlands-public-holidays-in-2024) | 7 |
| [🇬🇧 UK](/magazine/224-uk-public-holidays-2024) | 12 |
| [🇨🇭 Switzerland](/magazine/175-swiss-public-holidays-in-2024) | 9 |
| [🇮🇪 Ireland](/magazine/430-ireland-public-holidays-2024) | 11 |
| [🏴 Scotland](/magazine/431-scotland-public-holidays-2024) | 9 |
| [🇫🇮 Finland](/magazine/432-finland-public-holidays-2024) | 10 |
| [🇫🇷 France](/magazine/433-france-public-holidays-2024) | 11 |
| [🇪🇸 Spain](/magazine/434-spain-public-holidays-2024) | 11 |
| [🇵🇹 Portugal](/magazine/435-portugal-public-holidays-2024) | 13 |
| [🇸🇪 Sweden](/magazine/436-sweden-public-holidays-2024) | 11 |
| [🇳🇴 Norway](/magazine/437-norway-public-holidays-2024) | 12 |
| [🇮🇹 Italy](/magazine/438-italy-public-holidays-2024) | 11 |



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