Sweden Calendar 2025

Sweden has 13 official public holidays in 2025, including: • New Year's Day (January 1) • Epiphany (January 6) • Easter holidays (Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Easter Monday in April) • International Workers' Day (May 1) • Ascension Day (May 29) • National Day of Sweden (June 6) • Midsummer Day (June 21) • All Saints' Day (November 1) • Christmas holidays (December 25-26)

In Sweden, employees are entitled to: • All official public holidays as paid leave • A minimum of 25 paid vacation days per year • Additional days off if a holiday falls on a weekend (replacement holiday) • The right to take at least 4 consecutive weeks of vacation during June-August • Special holiday pay (semesterersättning) in addition to regular salary

Sweden has several distinctive holiday celebrations: • Midsummer (Midsommar): One of the most important celebrations with maypole dancing and traditional foods • Lucia Day (December 13): Though not a public holiday, it's widely celebrated with processions and singing • Christmas Eve: The main Christmas celebration in Sweden, rather than Christmas Day • Crayfish Party (Kräftskiva): Traditional August celebration, though not an official holiday • Walpurgis Night (April 30): Spring celebration with bonfires and singing

During Swedish public holidays: • Most businesses and offices are closed • Essential services remain operational • Grocery stores may have reduced hours or be closed • Public transportation runs on holiday schedules • Banks and government offices are closed • Many shops in tourist areas may remain open with modified hours

Key considerations for visitors during Swedish holidays: • July is the main vacation month when many businesses operate with reduced staff • During Midsummer weekend, many businesses close for several days • Christmas Eve is typically more significant than Christmas Day • Public transport runs less frequently during holidays • Advance booking is recommended during major holiday periods • Many restaurants may require reservations during holiday seasons

While most Swedish holidays are observed nationally, there are some regional differences: • Northern Sweden may have extended winter holiday activities due to snow conditions • Coastal areas often have special Midsummer celebrations • Urban and rural areas may celebrate traditions differently • Some municipalities may have additional local holiday events • School holiday dates can vary slightly by region