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Easter Monday in Sweden

2027 holiday dates

Monday, 29 March 2027

Confirmed — source checked

This is the first listed date for this year; a separate observance date has not been assigned.

About Easter Monday

Easter Monday is the public holiday immediately after Easter Sunday and completes Sweden's statutory Easter weekend.

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

Monday, 29 March 2027 · Confirmed — source checked

Next listed holiday day on or after today; this can be a closure day rather than the festival date.

2026 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.

www.government.se

Official public holiday law or calendar

Confirmed · Scope: public · Checked 2026-09-27

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 defines the date as the day after Easter Sunday. It retains its Christian identity even though contemporary observance is often family-centred.

Why it matters

Easter Monday in Sweden affects public administration, banking, workplaces and domestic travel. Public holidays are excluded from employees' statutory annual-leave entitlement.

Observance

People rest, visit family or return from Easter travel. Religious services and local activities vary between communities.

Travel and planning

Easter Monday concentrates return travel after the four-day weekend. Book intercity journeys and check the dated Easter timetable.

Frequently asked questions

When is Easter Monday 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.

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