DenmarkvsSweden
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
8
Days you're both off
2
Only Denmark
8
Only Sweden
What the numbers say
In 2026, Denmark has 10 nationwide public holidays and Sweden has 16, so Sweden gets 6 more days off. They line up on 8 dates, including Nytårsdag, Langfredag, Påskedag and 2. Påskedag.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Denmark has 7 on working days (3 fall on a weekend), against 10 for Sweden (6 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Denmark offers 4 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 3 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Sweden offers 5 and 5. Sweden has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is April in Denmark and December in Sweden.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Denmark
Sweden is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Sweden
Denmark is working these days.