In Sweden, there are 11 public holidays observed nationwide in 2024.

Public holidays in Sweden 2024

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Public holidays in Sweden 2025

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Informal holidays in Sweden

• Fettisdagen (Shrove Tuesday): This occurs 47 days before Easter and is known for enjoying "semlor", a sweet bun filled with almond paste and whipped cream.
• Sportlov: A week-long break typically in February or March, where families engage in winter sports like skiing.
• Våffeldagen (Waffle Day): Celebrated on March 25th, Swedes enjoy heart-shaped waffles topped with various sweets.
• Valborgsmässoafton (Walpurgis Night): On April 30th, marking the arrival of spring with bonfires and singing.
• Midsommar: Celebrated around June 25th, this major holiday involves dancing around maypoles and feasting.
• Surströmming Day: Not a public holiday but a notable event, particularly in Northern Sweden, involving the consumption of a notoriously smelly fermented fish.
• Alla Helgons Dag (All Saint's Day): On the Saturday closest to November 1st, Swedes visit cemeteries to honour deceased loved ones.
• Gustav II Adolf’s Day: Celebrated on November 6th, particularly in Gothenburg, in memory of King Gustav II Adolf with cake featuring his figure.

Easter in Sweden

In Sweden, Easter is a vibrant blend of religious observance and festive traditions, observed from Good Friday through Easter Monday. In 2025, Easter celebrations begin on Good Friday, April 18th, and continue with Easter Sunday on April 20th, followed by Easter Monday on April 21st. This period, known for the children dressing up as Easter witches and going door-to-door for treats in some parts of the country, embodies a unique Swedish take on the holiday.

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