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Flag of SwedenSweden Holidays 2029: Public Holidays in Sweden

Sweden has 16 national public holidays in 2029. 11 of them fall on a weekday and 5 on a weekend. There are 4 long weekends and 2 more if you take a bridge day off.

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On a weekday (Mon–Fri)
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Long weekends (3+ days)
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Regional holidays

Sweden public holidays 2029 — full list

DateHolidayLocal nameType
New Year's Day Next Nyårsdagen Public holiday
Weekend Epiphany Trettondedag jul Public holiday
Good Friday Långfredagen Public holiday
Weekend Easter Sunday Påskdagen Public holiday
Easter Monday Annandag påsk Public holiday
International Workers' Day Första maj Public holiday
Ascension Day Kristi himmelsfärdsdag Public holiday
Weekend Pentecost Pingstdagen Public holiday
National Day of Sweden Sveriges nationaldag Public holiday
Midsummer Eve Midsommarafton Public holiday
Weekend Midsummer Day Midsommardagen Public holiday
Weekend All Saints' Day Alla helgons dag Public holiday
Christmas Eve Julafton Public holiday
Christmas Day Juldagen Public holiday
St. Stephen's Day Annandag jul Public holiday
New Year's Eve Nyårsafton Public holiday

Data: Nager.Date public holiday database and the vacanza/holidays library (both MIT licence). Dates of religious holidays based on the lunar calendar may shift by a day after official announcements.

Sweden holiday calendar 2029

  • National holiday
  • Regional holiday
  • Bridge day (take off for a long weekend)

January 2

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February

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March 1

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April 2

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May 3

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June 3

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July

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August

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September

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October

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November 1

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December 4

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Long weekends in Sweden 2029

4 long weekends come for free, and 2 more need just one or two days of leave. Plan your trips around these dates.

4days

Fri 30 Mar – Mon 2 Apr

No leave needed

4days

Sat 28 Apr – Tue 1 May

Take off Mon 30 Apr

4days

Thu 10 May – Sun 13 May

Take off Fri 11 May

3days

Fri 22 Jun – Sun 24 Jun

No leave needed

5days

Sat 22 Dec – Wed 26 Dec

No leave needed

3days

Sat 29 Dec – Mon 31 Dec

No leave needed

Sweden vs its neighbours — public holidays in 2029

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Planning a trip to Sweden?

On public holidays banks, offices and many shops close, public transport often runs a Sunday timetable and popular destinations get busy and more expensive. Book early around long weekends.

Frequently asked questions about holidays in Sweden

How many public holidays does Sweden have in 2029?

16 national public holidays. That ranks Sweden #30 of 234 countries by number of holidays in 2029.

How many long weekends are there in Sweden in 2029?

4 long weekends of three or more days without taking leave, and 2 more with a bridge day. Best deal: take 1 day off (Mon 30 Apr) for 4 days in a row from 28 April.

Which Sweden public holidays fall on a weekend in 2029?

Epiphany (Sat 6 Jan), Easter Sunday (Sun 1 Apr), Pentecost (Sun 20 May), Midsummer Day (Sat 23 Jun) and All Saints' Day (Sat 3 Nov). Whether a substitute day off is given depends on national law.

Which month has the most public holidays in Sweden?

December, with 4 national holidays: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, St. Stephen's Day and New Year's Eve.