Sweden Public Holidays 2008

Public holidays set by law. Midsummer Eve, Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve are usual days off, shown as observances.

Sweden Public Holidays 2008

Date	Day	Holiday
Jan 1	Tuesday	New Year's Day
Jan 6	Sunday	Epiphany
Mar 21	Friday	Good Friday
Mar 23	Sunday	Easter Sunday
Mar 24	Monday	Easter Monday
May 1	Thursday	Labour Day
May 1	Thursday	Ascension Day
May 11	Sunday	Whit Sunday
Jun 6	Friday	National Day
Jun 21	Saturday	Midsummer Day
Nov 1	Saturday	All Saints' Day
Dec 25	Thursday	Christmas Day
Dec 26	Friday	Second Day of Christmas

Observances in 2008

Common days that are not public holidays: schools and businesses stay open.

Date	Day	Holiday
Mar 30	Sunday	Daylight saving begins
May 25	Sunday	Mother's Day
Jun 20	Friday	Midsummer Eve
Oct 26	Sunday	Daylight saving ends
Nov 9	Sunday	Father's Day
Dec 24	Wednesday	Christmas Eve
Dec 31	Wednesday	New Year's Eve

Printable 2008 calendar with holidays

Every holiday above is marked on the calendar and listed beside it. Type your own dates, then print or download a PDF.

Questions and answers

How many public holidays are in Sweden in 2008?

Sweden has 13 public holidays in 2008 in this list: New Year's Day (January 1), Epiphany (January 6), Good Friday (March 21), Easter Sunday (March 23), Easter Monday (March 24), Labour Day (May 1), Ascension Day (May 1), Whit Sunday (May 11), National Day (June 6), Midsummer Day (June 21), All Saints' Day (November 1), Christmas Day (December 25) and Second Day of Christmas (December 26).

Can I print a 2008 calendar with Swedish holidays?

Yes. The calendar on this page already shows Swedish holidays. Press Print or Download PDF, or switch to a month view to print one month at a time.

Sweden Public Holidays 2008