In Sweden in 2026, the best annual leave opportunity is New Year's Day Break (1 January – 4 January), where just 1 leave day delivers 4 consecutive days off — a 4.0× ROI. There are 16 public holidays in Sweden in 2026, with Epiphany Break and Ascension Day Break also offering strong returns.
Sweden has 13 public holidays including the beloved Midsummer's Eve and the unique All Saints' Day in late October/early November. Workers who align leave with the Ascension and Midsummer periods can create impressive extended breaks. Use PocketLeave to calculate your best leave opportunities for 2026 and get the most out of every day off.
Top 3 Leave Opportunities in 2026
1
4.0× ROI
New Year's Day Break
1 Jan – 4 Jan
Use 1d leaveGet 4 days off
2
4.0× ROI
Epiphany Break
3 Jan – 6 Jan
Use 1d leaveGet 4 days off
3
4.0× ROI
Ascension Day Break
14 May – 17 May
Use 1d leaveGet 4 days off
Sweden Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2026 | New Year's Day | Thursday |
| 6 Jan 2026 | Epiphany | Tuesday |
| 3 Apr 2026 | Good Friday | Friday |
| 5 Apr 2026 | Easter Sunday | Sunday |
| 6 Apr 2026 | Easter Monday | Monday |
| 1 May 2026 | International Workers' Day | Friday |
| 14 May 2026 | Ascension Day | Thursday |
| 24 May 2026 | Pentecost | Sunday |
| 6 Jun 2026 | National Day of Sweden | Saturday |
| 19 Jun 2026 | Midsummer Eve | Friday |
| 20 Jun 2026 | Midsummer Day | Saturday |
| 31 Oct 2026 | All Saints' Day | Saturday |
| 24 Dec 2026 | Christmas Eve | Thursday |
| 25 Dec 2026 | Christmas Day | Friday |
| 26 Dec 2026 | St. Stephen's Day | Saturday |
| 31 Dec 2026 | New Year's Eve | Thursday |
Frequently Asked Questions — Sweden
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