SwedenvsÅland Islands
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
14
Days you're both off
2
Only Sweden
2
Only Åland Islands
What the numbers say
In 2026, Sweden has 16 nationwide public holidays and Åland Islands has 16 — exactly the same number. They line up on 14 dates, including Nyårsdagen, Trettondedag jul, Långfredagen and Påskdagen.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Sweden has 10 on working days (6 fall on a weekend), against 10 for Åland Islands (6 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Sweden offers 5 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 5 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Åland Islands offers 5 and 5. They're level on bridge days. The busiest month is December in Sweden and December in Åland Islands.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Sweden
Åland Islands is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Åland Islands
Sweden is working these days.
Full calendars: Sweden · Åland Islands