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.
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.