Tuesday January 1st
New Year's Day (Nyårsdagen)
Sweden: New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel
Sunday January 6th
Epiphany (Trettondedag jul)
Sweden: A major Christian celebration, Epiphany is celebrated on January 6th and commemorates the presentation of the infant Jesus to the Magi, or three wise men. In some countries, it may be known as Three Kings Day.
Friday April 19th
Good Friday (Långfredagen)
Sweden: Good Friday occurs on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus.
Sunday April 21st
Easter Sunday (Påskdagen)
Sweden: Easter Sunday is the most important date in the Christian church. In the bible, it is the day when Mary Magdalene found that an empty tomb in the cave in which Jesus had been placed.
Monday April 22nd
Easter Monday (Annandag påsk)
Sweden: Easter is probably the most important holiday of the Christian year, celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus
Wednesday May 1st
Labour Day (Första Maj)
Sweden: This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement
Thursday May 30th
Ascension Day (Kristi himmelsfärds dag )
Sweden: This day observes the departure of Jesus from earth after his resurrection. It is perhaps the earliest observed celebration in Christianity.
Thursday June 6th
National Day (Sveriges nationaldag)
Sweden: Commemorates the election of King Gustav Vasa in 1523
Sweden: Celebrates the gift of the Holy Spirit. It is celebrated on the seventh Sunday after Easter
Friday June 21st
Midsummer Eve (Midsommarafton)
Sweden: The Friday during the period 19 - 25 June
Saturday June 22nd
Midsummer Day (Midsommardagen)
Sweden: Originally a pagan festival that celebrates the longest day of the year
Saturday November 2nd
All Saints' Day (Alla helgons dag)
Sweden: Pope Boniface IV dedicated the day as a holiday to honour the Blessed Virgin Mary and all martyrs
Tuesday December 24th
Christmas Eve (Julafton)
Sweden: Christmas Eve marks the culmination of the Advent period before Christmas that started on the fourth Sunday before Christmas Eve.
Wednesday December 25th
Christmas Day (Juldagen)
Sweden: Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC
Sweden: Several countries and regions around the world extend their public holidays for Christmas beyond 25th December
Tuesday December 31st
New Year's Eve (nyårsafton)
Sweden: The last day of the year in the Gregorian calendar is usually celebrated with parties as midnight approaches
