All Saints' Day in Sweden
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All Saints' Day is observed on the Saturday falling between 31 October and 6 November. Its date therefore changes each year.
All Saints Day
Holiday
Sweden
Country
2026
Next Date Year
Saturday
Day
Oct
31
October 31, 2026
All Saints Day Date in Sweden
Date
October 31, 2026
Day
Saturday
Public Holiday
Yes
Bank Holiday
No
Date Confirmed
Yes
All Saints Day Dates in Sweden
All Saints Day 2026
- Confirmed
All Saints Day 2027
- Confirmed
All Saints Day 2028
- Estimated — subject to official confirmation
History of All Saints Day
Sweden moved the observance to its current Saturday window in 1953. It is a public holiday centred on remembrance rather than Halloween entertainment.
Importance of All Saints Day
All Saints' Day in Sweden affects public administration, banking, workplaces and domestic travel. Public holidays are excluded from employees' statutory annual-leave entitlement.
How All Saints Day Is Celebrated in Sweden
Cemeteries glow with candles as people remember relatives and friends, lay flowers and attend church concerts or services of light.
Office Impact
Government offices close on public holidays. Essential services continue, and private-sector staffing follows agreements and operational needs.
Bank Impact
Bank branches generally close. Digital services remain available, while branch and settlement processing resumes on the next banking day.
School Impact
Schools close on public holidays when they fall within term; local academic calendars govern surrounding breaks.
Travel Information
All Saints’ Day falls on a Saturday between 31 October and 6 November. Cemetery and church travel is local, and autumn timetables should be checked.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is All Saints' Day in Sweden?
The date follows Sweden's Public Holidays Act and the displayed annual calendar.
Is it a public holiday?
Yes. It is a general public holiday in Sweden.
Are banks and offices closed?
Bank branches generally close. Digital services remain available, while branch and settlement processing resumes on the next banking day.