Wednesday 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
Monday January 6th
Long Weekend!
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 10th
Long Weekend!
Good Friday (Långfredagen)
Sweden: Good Friday occurs on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus.
Sunday April 12th
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 13th
Long Weekend!
Easter Monday (Annandag påsk)
Sweden: Easter is probably the most important holiday of the Christian year, celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus
Friday May 1st
Long Weekend!
Labour Day (Första Maj)
Sweden: This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement
Thursday May 21st
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.
Sweden: Celebrates the gift of the Holy Spirit. It is celebrated on the seventh Sunday after Easter
Saturday June 6th
National Day (Sveriges nationaldag)
Sweden: Commemorates the election of King Gustav Vasa in 1523
Friday June 19th
Long Weekend!
Midsummer Eve (Midsommarafton)
Sweden: The Friday during the period 19 - 25 June
Saturday June 20th
Midsummer Day (Midsommardagen)
Sweden: Originally a pagan festival that celebrates the longest day of the year
Sunday November 1st
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
Thursday 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.
Friday December 25th
Long Weekend!
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
Thursday 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