Sweden Holidays & National Days 2026
Here is every national day, public holiday and special observance connected with Sweden on National Day Review — sorted by date for 2026, with a live countdown to the next one. Open any day to read its history, traditions, facts, wishes and messages.
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Advent Sunday
Advent Sunday, the first Sunday of Advent, begins the Christmas season four Sundays before Christmas — November 29 in 2026. Dates, meaning,…
St. Lucia’s Day
St. Lucia’s Day on December 13 brings candlelit processions, saffron buns and songs to Sweden and beyond. History, traditions, countries, recipe and…
Yule
Yule is the ancient midwinter festival celebrated around the winter solstice on December 21–22. History, traditions that became Christmas customs, modern celebrations…
Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve on December 24 is a magical night of Midnight Mass, family feasts and gifts. Traditions around the world, famous moments…
Epiphany
Epiphany (Three Kings’ Day) is January 6. Its meaning, countries where it is a holiday, and traditions like king cake, La Befana…
National Day of Sweden
Sweden's National Day, or "Sveriges Nationaldag," is celebrated on June 6. On this day, Swedes honor their national identity. At this time,…
Sweden Holidays & National Days in 2026 — Month by Month
January 1
June 2
| Date | Day | Observance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 6 | Saturday | National Day of Sweden | Next: June 6, 2027 |
| June 19 | Friday | Midsummer Eve (Sweden) | Next: June 25, 2027 |
November 1
| Date | Day | Observance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 29 | Sunday | Advent Sunday | in 16 days |
December 3
| Date | Day | Observance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 13 | Sunday | St. Lucia’s Day | in 30 days |
| December 21 | Monday | Yule | in 38 days |
| December 24 | Thursday | Christmas Eve | in 41 days |