Working days 2026
In 2026 Sweden has a total of 251 working days.
Sweden has 251 working days in 2026 — 2 more than in 2025 (249).
How many working days are there in 2026?
Working days
251
Public holidays
13
7 on weekdays
Other weekday holidays
3
Quarterly breakdown
Q1
January–March
62
2 holidays
Q2
April–June
60
4 holidays
Q3
July–September
66
0 holidays
Q4
October–December
63
1 holidays
Most: July (23 days) – Least: May (19 days)
Monthly breakdown
January
- Working days:20
- Public holidays:2
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 01. Nyårsdagen (THU)
- 06. Trettondedag jul (TUE)
February
- Working days:20
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
March
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
April
- Working days:20
- Public holidays:2
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 03. Långfredagen (FRI)
- 05. Påskdagen (SUN)
- 06. Annandag påsk (MON)
May
- Working days:19
- Public holidays:2
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 01. Första Maj (FRI)
- 14. Kristi himmelfärdsdag (THU)
- 24. Pingstdagen (SUN)
June
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:1
Holidays impacting working days
- 06. Sveriges nationaldag (SAT)
- 19. Midsommarafton (FRI)
- 20. Midsommardagen (SAT)
July
- Working days:23
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
August
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
September
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
October
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 31. Alla Helgons dag (SAT)
November
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
December
- Working days:20
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:2
Holidays impacting working days
- 24. Julafton (THU)
- 25. Juldagen (FRI)
- 26. Annandag jul (SAT)
- 31. Nyårsafton (THU)
Public holidays in Sweden 2026
All public holidays in Sweden in 2026 and the weekday each falls on. 10 fall on a weekday and reduce the number of working days; 6 fall on a weekend.
| Date | Holiday | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Nyårsdagen | Day off |
| Jan 6 | Trettondedag jul | Day off |
| Apr 3 | Långfredagen | Day off |
| Apr 5 | Påskdagen | On weekend |
| Apr 6 | Annandag påsk | Day off |
| May 1 | Första Maj | Day off |
| May 14 | Kristi himmelfärdsdag | Day off |
| May 24 | Pingstdagen | On weekend |
| Jun 6 | Sveriges nationaldag | On weekend |
| Jun 19 | Midsommarafton(other weekday holidays) | Day off |
| Jun 20 | Midsommardagen | On weekend |
| Oct 31 | Alla Helgons dag | On weekend |
| Dec 24 | Julafton(other weekday holidays) | Day off |
| Dec 25 | Juldagen | Day off |
| Dec 26 | Annandag jul | On weekend |
| Dec 31 | Nyårsafton(other weekday holidays) | Day off |
Long weekends in Sweden 2026
How the 2026 public holidays line up for extended time off.
- Långfredagen, Annandag påsk: 4 days off in a row (Apr 3 – Apr 6) without taking any leave.
- Julafton, Juldagen: 4 days off in a row (Dec 24 – Dec 27) without taking any leave.
- Första Maj: 3 days off in a row (May 1 – May 3) without taking any leave.
- Midsommarafton: 3 days off in a row (Jun 19 – Jun 21) without taking any leave.
- Take Thursday Apr 2 off and enjoy 5 days off in a row around Långfredagen, Annandag påsk.
- Take Tuesday Apr 7 off and enjoy 5 days off in a row around Annandag påsk, Långfredagen.
- Take Wednesday Dec 23 off and enjoy 5 days off in a row around Julafton, Juldagen.
- Take Monday Dec 28 off and enjoy 5 days off in a row around Juldagen, Julafton.
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Frequently asked questions
How many working days are there in Sweden in 2026?
Sweden has 251 working days in 2026: 365 calendar days minus 104 weekend days and 10 public holidays that fall on a weekday.
Do any public holidays fall on a weekend in 2026?
Yes — in 2026, 6 public holidays fall on a weekend, so they do not add any time off.
Which month has the most and fewest working days in 2026?
Most working days: July (23). Fewest: May (19).
When are the long weekends in Sweden in 2026?
Långfredagen, Annandag påsk: 4 days off in a row (Apr 3 – Apr 6) without taking any leave. Julafton, Juldagen: 4 days off in a row (Dec 24 – Dec 27) without taking any leave. Första Maj: 3 days off in a row (May 1 – May 3) without taking any leave. Midsommarafton: 3 days off in a row (Jun 19 – Jun 21) without taking any leave. Take Thursday Apr 2 off and enjoy 5 days off in a row around Långfredagen, Annandag påsk. Take Tuesday Apr 7 off and enjoy 5 days off in a row around Annandag påsk, Långfredagen. Take Wednesday Dec 23 off and enjoy 5 days off in a row around Julafton, Juldagen. Take Monday Dec 28 off and enjoy 5 days off in a row around Juldagen, Julafton.