Sunday 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
Friday 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 7th
Good Friday (Långfredagen)
Sweden: Good Friday occurs on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus.
Sunday April 9th
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 10th
Easter Monday (Annandag påsk)
Sweden: Easter is probably the most important holiday of the Christian year, celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus
Monday 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 18th
Ascension Day (Kristi himmelsfärdsdag)
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
Tuesday June 6th
National Day (Sveriges nationaldag)
Sweden: Commemorates the election of King Gustav Vasa in 1523
Friday June 23rd
Midsummer Eve (Midsommarafton)
Sweden: The Friday during the period 19 - 25 June
Saturday June 24th
Midsummer Day (Midsommardagen)
Sweden: Originally a pagan festival that celebrates the longest day of the year
Saturday November 4th
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
Sunday 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.
Monday 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
Sunday 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
