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