Public holiday in Sweden
Epiphany in Sweden
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Nationwide public holiday
Epiphany is a nationwide public holiday in Sweden on 6 January. It marks the end of the Christmas period for many people and comes soon after New Year celebrations.
About Epiphany in Sweden
In Sweden, Epiphany is one of the fixed public holidays in the winter calendar. It falls on 6 January and, in practical terms, sits at the end of the holiday season that begins with Christmas and New Year. Because it is a public holiday nationwide, it is mainly relevant as a day off and as part of the seasonal rhythm of the Swedish calendar rather than as a major event with large public observances. For many households it is treated as the last quiet holiday before ordinary routines resume.
History
Epiphany has long been observed in Sweden as part of the Christian calendar. In modern Sweden it remains a public holiday on 6 January.
Traditions
The holiday is associated with the Christian feast of the Epiphany, which commemorates the visit of the Magi to the infant Jesus in Christian tradition. In Sweden, it is commonly linked to the closing of the Christmas season rather than to distinctive public rituals.
How Epiphany is celebrated in Sweden
Epiphany is generally a quiet day in Sweden. Many people use it as a day off at home, and it often serves as a pause after the busier Christmas and New Year period.
Interesting facts
In Swedish, the holiday is called trettondedag jul, meaning the thirteenth day of Christmas. It is the last fixed public holiday in the winter holiday sequence before everyday work and school patterns return.
Dates in published calendars
| Year | Holiday date | Observed date | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 Jan 2026 | — | Nationwide |
Import sources
- Generic ICS feed
An import is not an independent verification.