Friday January 1st
Long Weekend!
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
Wednesday 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 2nd
Long Weekend!
Good Friday (Långfredagen)
Sweden: Good Friday occurs on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus.
Sunday April 4th
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 5th
Long Weekend!
Easter Monday (Annandag påsk)
Sweden: Easter is probably the most important holiday of the Christian year, celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus
Saturday 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 13th
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
Sunday June 6th
National Day (Sveriges nationaldag)
Sweden: Commemorates the election of King Gustav Vasa in 1523
Friday June 25th
Long Weekend!
Midsummer Eve (Midsommarafton)
Sweden: The Friday during the period 19 - 25 June
Saturday June 26th
Midsummer Day (Midsommardagen)
Sweden: Originally a pagan festival that celebrates the longest day of the year
Saturday November 6th
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
Friday December 24th
Long Weekend!
Christmas Eve (Julafton)
Sweden: Christmas Eve marks the culmination of the Advent period before Christmas that started on the fourth Sunday before Christmas Eve.
Saturday 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
Friday December 31st
Long Weekend!
New Year's Eve (nyårsafton)
Sweden: The last day of the year in the Gregorian calendar is usually celebrated with parties as midnight approaches