New Year's Day is a public holiday in Sweden, observed on January 1, 2026. It is locally known as Nyårsdagen. This is a national holiday observed across the entire country.

Holiday Details

HolidayNew Year's Day
Local NameNyårsdagen
DateJanuary 1, 2026
CountrySE flag Sweden
TypePublic
NationalYes — observed nationwide

Frequently Asked Questions

When is New Year's Day in Sweden?
New Year's Day falls on January 1, 2026 in Sweden.
Is New Year's Day a public holiday?
Yes, New Year's Day is an official public holiday in Sweden. It is observed nationwide.
What is New Year's Day called locally?
In Sweden, New Year's Day is known as "Nyårsdagen".

All Public Holidays in Sweden SE flag

DateHolidayType
2026-01-06 Epiphany Public
2026-01-01 New Year's Day Public
2026-01-06 Epiphany Public
2026-04-03 Good Friday Public
2026-04-05 Easter Sunday Public
2026-04-06 Easter Monday Public
2026-05-14 Ascension Day Public
2026-05-24 Pentecost Public
2026-06-06 National Day of Sweden Public
2026-06-19 Midsummer Eve Public
2026-06-20 Midsummer Day Public
2026-10-31 All Saints' Day Public
2026-12-24 Christmas Eve Public
2026-12-25 Christmas Day Public
2026-12-26 St. Stephen's Day Public

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