This is the first listed date for this year; a separate observance date has not been assigned.
About Boxing Day
Boxing Day, locally the Second Day of Christmas or annandag jul, is a public holiday fixed on 26 December.
Public holiday / closure dates
— Public of holiday period · Confirmed — source checked
Bank, office and school arrangements require the applicable authority or institution notice. Missing scope data does not mean open.
Next supported occurrence
Saturday, 26 December 2026 · Confirmed — source checked
Next listed holiday day on or after today; this can be a closure day rather than the festival date.
2027 dates
— Public of holiday periodConfirmed — source checked
2028 dates
— Public of holiday periodConfirmed — source checked
Official sources and date status
Recorded confirmation and independent source review are shown separately. An institution-specific notice does not establish closure for every employer or school.
Sweden’s public holidays are distinguished from holiday eves and customary closures. No automatic Monday substitute is added when a holiday falls at the weekend.
Office arrangements
Government offices close on public holidays. Essential services continue, and private-sector staffing follows agreements and operational needs.
Bank arrangements
Bank branches generally close. Digital services remain available, while branch and settlement processing resumes on the next banking day.
School arrangements
Schools close on public holidays when they fall within term; local academic calendars govern surrounding breaks.
History
Swedish law lists the day separately from Christmas Day, extending the formal Christmas holiday period.
Why it matters
Boxing Day in Sweden affects public administration, banking, workplaces and domestic travel. Public holidays are excluded from employees' statutory annual-leave entitlement.
Observance
Families may continue visits, enjoy winter activities or travel. Retail, transport and hospitality schedules can differ from ordinary weekdays.
Travel and planning
Boxing Day is the second Christmas holiday and often a return or leisure-travel day. Operators publish separate 26 December timetables.
Frequently asked questions
When is Boxing 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.