Public holiday in Sweden
Pentecost Sunday in Sweden
Sunday, May 24, 2026
Nationwide public holiday
Pentecost Sunday is a nationwide public holiday in Sweden that falls on a Sunday in late spring. It is the Christian feast of Pentecost, marking the descent of the Holy Spirit in the liturgical calendar.
About Pentecost Sunday in Sweden
In Sweden, Pentecost Sunday is observed nationwide as a public holiday and falls in late spring, within the long weekend period that traditionally includes Whit Monday in older Swedish practice. Today it is mainly significant as a church feast day and as a day off work for many people, rather than as a large-scale civic holiday.
History
Pentecost has long been part of the Christian calendar in Sweden, where it was traditionally one of the major feast days of the church year. In the Swedish calendar, Whit Monday was once also a public holiday; its removal from the list of public holidays left Pentecost Sunday as the principal holiday in the Pentecost period.
Traditions
In Sweden, Pentecost is associated with church services and the seasonal arrival of spring and early summer. The holiday period has also been a common time for family gatherings and celebrations connected with the church calendar.
How Pentecost Sunday is celebrated in Sweden
Many Swedes spend Pentecost Sunday quietly, with church attendance, time at home or leisure activities in early summer weather. Because it is a Sunday public holiday, the day often blends with regular weekend observance.
Interesting facts
The holiday is observed nationwide, not only in specific regions. It is one of the movable Christian holidays in Sweden, so the date changes from year to year.
Dates in published calendars
| Year | Holiday date | Observed date | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 24 May 2026 | — | Nationwide |
Import sources
- Generic ICS feed
An import is not an independent verification.