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Sweden
SE
Weekend
Saturday – Sunday
Total public holidays
16 days
Bank Holiday
0 days
Standard Work Week System
The standard work week is Monday–Friday, with standard daily hours of about 9 (typically 08:00–17:00). Statutory weekly hours are generally capped at 40–48 (subject to local labor law).
Overtime Culture & Compliance
Overtime rules vary by country, typically requiring 1.25–2x overtime pay. Before cross-border collaboration, confirm local labor law overtime caps and compensation to assess supplier compliance risk.
Working Days & Holidays by Year
251d
249d
251d
253d
2024
16h
2025
16h
2026
16h
2027
16h
Public Holidays in Sweden (2026)
Nyårsdagen
New Year's Day
2026-01-01
Public Holiday
Trettondedag jul
Epiphany
2026-01-06
Public Holiday
Långfredagen
Good Friday
2026-04-03
Public Holiday
Påskdagen
Easter Sunday
2026-04-05
Public Holiday
Annandag påsk
Easter Monday
2026-04-06
Public Holiday
Första maj
International Workers' Day
2026-05-01
Public Holiday
Kristi himmelsfärdsdag
Ascension Day
2026-05-14
Public Holiday
Pingstdagen
Pentecost
2026-05-24
Public Holiday
Sveriges nationaldag
National Day of Sweden
2026-06-06
Public Holiday
Midsommarafton
Midsummer Eve
2026-06-19
Public Holiday
Midsommardagen
Midsummer Day
2026-06-20
Public Holiday
Alla helgons dag
All Saints' Day
2026-10-31
Public Holiday
Julafton
Christmas Eve
2026-12-24
Public Holiday
Juldagen
Christmas Day
2026-12-25
Public Holiday
Annandag jul
St. Stephen's Day
2026-12-26
Public Holiday
Nyårsafton
New Year's Eve
2026-12-31
Public Holiday