Public holiday in Sweden
Easter Monday in Sweden
Monday, April 6, 2026
Nationwide public holiday
Easter Monday is a nationwide public holiday in Sweden, falling the day after Easter Sunday. It is part of the spring Easter break and is marked by a quieter pace in public life.
About Easter Monday in Sweden
In Sweden, Easter Monday is a public holiday observed across the country. It extends the Easter weekend into a longer holiday period, so it is mainly significant as a day off and part of the spring break rather than as a separate civic event. The day sits within the broader Easter season, alongside Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Tuesday in practical terms for many people who plan time away from work or study. As a result, it is often experienced as part of a four-day holiday block rather than as an isolated observance.
Traditions
Swedish Easter customs are usually centered on the days before and around Easter Sunday rather than on Easter Monday itself. Typical seasonal foods and family gatherings associated with the Easter period may continue into the Monday, but there is no distinctive nationwide Easter Monday tradition that is clearly separate from the wider holiday.
How Easter Monday is celebrated in Sweden
The day is generally kept low-key. Many people use it for rest, family time or travel within the longer Easter break, and public activity is lighter than on an ordinary weekday.
Interesting facts
Because the date follows Easter Sunday, it moves each year rather than falling on a fixed calendar date. In Sweden, Easter Monday is one of the spring public holidays that can create an extended break when it falls next to Good Friday and the weekend.
Dates in published calendars
| Year | Holiday date | Observed date | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 Apr 2026 | — | Nationwide |
Import sources
- Generic ICS feed
An import is not an independent verification.