January
1: Poland takes over the EU presidency.
1: Bulgaria and Romania become full members of the Schengen Area.
1: Sweden, Finland, and Austria celebrate 30 years in the EU.
1: Canada takes over as chair of the G7.
1: South Africa takes over as chair of the G20.
2: The Swedish Academy lifts the secrecy surrounding the 1974 Nobel Prize. The prize was awarded to Eyvind Johnson and Harry Martinson, both members of the Swedish Academy.
3: The newly elected Congress is sworn in in Washington DC.
5: The Tour de Ski, held in Italy, concludes.
5: The Golden Globe Awards take place in Los Angeles.
5: The final of the Junior World Ice Hockey Championship takes place in Ottawa, Canada.
6: Members of the Senate and House of Representatives gather in Washington DC to count all electoral votes and confirm Donald Trump as the next President of the United States.
7: Ten years since the terrorist attack on the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris.
9-10: The EU Commission visits Warsaw to mark Poland's presidency of the EU Council.
10: The Supreme Court is set to take up the law that could ban the social media platform TikTok in the USA.
12-14: The Folk och Försvar conference takes place in Sälen, with participants including Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard, Defense Minister Pål Jonson, and Supreme Commander Michael Claesson.
13: The Guldbagge Awards take place at Cirkus in Stockholm.
14-2: The Men's Handball World Championship takes place in Denmark, Croatia, and Norway.
15: A party leader debate takes place in the Riksdag.
15: The last day for the investigation into stricter requirements for citizenship to present its report.
17: The Oscar nominations are announced.
19: The law that could ban the social media platform TikTok in the USA is set to come into effect.
20: The Idrottsgalan takes place at the Strawberry Arena in Solna.
20-24: The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos, Switzerland.
22: The P3 Guld Awards take place at Cirkus in Stockholm.
24-2: The Göteborg Film Festival takes place.
26: Presidential elections take place in Belarus.
29: The Riksbank announces its interest rate decision.
31-1: The Center Party holds its communal days in Linköping.
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February
1: The first round of Melodifestivalen takes place in Luleå.
2: The Grammy Awards take place in Los Angeles.
3: EU leaders hold an informal summit in Belgium.
4-16: The Alpine World Ski Championships take place in Saalbach, Austria.
6-9: The Euro Hockey Tour takes place in Stockholm.
8: The second round of Melodifestivalen takes place in Göteborg.
9: The Super Bowl (NFL) takes place in Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.
9: Parliamentary elections take place in Kosovo.
12-23: The Biathlon World Championships take place in Lenzerheide, Switzerland.
12: A foreign policy debate takes place in the Riksdag.
13-21: The NHL 4 Nations Face-Off takes place in Montreal and Boston.
13-16: The Classic Rally Sweden takes place in Umeå.
14-16: The World Cup Skiing takes place in Falun.
15: The third round of Melodifestivalen takes place in Västerås.
15: The last day for the parliamentary investigation into party financing to present its report.
19-23: The Göteborg Horse Show takes place.
21: The Swedish women's national football team plays against Denmark away in the Nations League A-division.
22: The fourth round of Melodifestivalen takes place in Malmö.
23: Federal elections take place in Germany.
25: The Swedish women's national football team plays against Wales away in the Nations League A-division.
26-9: The Cross-Country Skiing World Championships take place in Trondheim.
28: The last day for the investigation into the national film policy to present its report.
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March
At the end of the month or next month: Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, the two astronauts who have been stranded on the International Space Station since June 2024, may be able to return home.
1: The fifth round of Melodifestivalen takes place in Jönköping.
2: The Vasaloppet takes place from Sälen to Mora.
2: The Oscars take place in Los Angeles.
6-9: The European Indoor Athletics Championships take place in Apeldoorn, Netherlands.
8: The final of Melodifestivalen takes place at the Strawberry Arena in Solna.
14: The last day for the investigation into stricter requirements for good conduct (in the Tidö Agreement, the term "vandel" was used) to present its report.
14-15: The Moderate Party holds its national meeting in Karlstad.
18: The last day to submit proposals to the Riksdag for consideration during the spring.
18: Preliminary date for when the Polar Music Prize winners will be announced. The award ceremony is planned to take place on May 27.
20: The Riksbank announces its interest rate decision.
20-21: EU leaders hold a summit in Brussels.
21-24: The Damallsvenskan women's football league kicks off.
21-23: The World Indoor Athletics Championships take place in Nanjing, China.
21-23 and 25-27: The rock band Kent reunites for six concerts at the 3 Arena (formerly Tele2 Arena) in Stockholm.
22-23: The Liberal Party holds its national meeting in Karlstad.
27: The Grammis Awards take place at Annexet in Stockholm.
28-31: The men's football Allsvenskan league kicks off.
29: A partial solar eclipse is visible over the northern hemisphere. The sun will be 20% covered in Skåne and 35% covered in Kiruna.
30: Sweden and other countries switch to daylight saving time.
31: The last day for the investigation into measures to reduce violence and disorder at sports events to present its report.
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April
3-4: The Christian Democrats hold their communal and regional policy days in Karlstad.
4: The Swedish women's national football team plays against Italy at home in the Nations League A-division.
5: The university entrance exam takes place nationwide.
8: The Swedish women's national football team plays against Wales at home in the Nations League A-division.
9-20: The Ice Hockey World Championship for women takes place in Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic.
10-13: The US Masters golf tournament takes place in Augusta, Georgia.
15: The last day to apply to higher education institutions for autumn courses.
15: The government presents its spring budget proposal. Debate.
21-27: The IMF and World Bank hold their spring meeting in Washington.
30: King Carl XVI Gustaf turns 79 years old.
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May
During the month: Poland holds presidential elections to elect a successor to Andrzej Duda.
Australia is set to hold parliamentary elections, with the exact date yet to be determined.
1: Labor Day.
3: The Sweden Democrats' party leader Jimmie Åkesson holds a speech on Labor Day on Långholmen in Stockholm.
8: The Riksbank announces its interest rate decision.
9-25: The Ice Hockey World Championship for men takes place in Stockholm and Herning, Denmark.
11: Albania holds parliamentary elections.
13-17: The Eurovision Song Contest takes place in Basel, Switzerland.
13-24: The Cannes Film Festival takes place.
15: The last day for the investigation into the rules on deportation due to crime to present its report.
16: The Sami Parliament holds elections.
24: The Champions League final for women takes place in Lisbon.
28-1: The Social Democrats hold their congress in Göteborg.
30: The Champions League final for men takes place in Munich.
31: The last day for the investigation into increased access to military personnel to present its report.
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JUNE
During the month: The G7 countries hold a summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada.
2: Last day for the Adoption Commission to present its conclusions.
3: The Swedish women's national football team plays against Denmark at home in the Nations League A-division.
4-7: Sweden Rock Festival in Sölvesborg with artists such as Slipknot, Sabaton, Scorpions, and Korn.
4-8: Final tournament in the Nations League for men's football.
5: Imagine Dragons perform at the 3 Arena (formerly Tele2 Arena) in Stockholm.
6-10: The Swedish men's national football team has a national team window for potential friendly matches.
6-7 and 13: Håkan Hellström performs at Ullevi in Gothenburg.
11: Party leader debate in the Riksdag.
11-14: Politics Week in Järva, Stockholm.
12-13: Iron Maiden performs at the 3 Arena (formerly Tele2 Arena) in Stockholm.
13-15: Rosendal Garden Party in Stockholm.
15: Diamond League gala at Stockholm Stadium.
15-13: The new edition of the FIFA Club World Cup takes place in the USA.
18: The Riksbank announces its interest rate decision.
18: The Riksdag holds its summer closing.
18-29: The European Women's Basketball Championship takes place in the Czech Republic, Germany, Greece, and Italy. Sweden participates.
23-27: Almedalen Week takes place in Visby. The parties take turns presenting their policies.
24: Green Day, Weezer, Millencolin, and Bad Nerves perform at Stockholm Fields.
24-26: NATO holds a summit in The Hague, Netherlands.
26: Last day for the investigation into a national begging ban to present its final report.
26-27: EU heads of state and government hold a summit in Brussels.
27: Muse, Mando Diao, and Dead Poet Society perform at Stockholm Fields.
30: Last day for the intelligence investigation led by former Prime Minister Carl Bildt to present its report.
JULY
During the month: Moldova is expected to hold parliamentary elections. May take place earlier.
1: Last day for the investigation into increased access to personnel in the military defense to present its final report.
1: Denmark takes over the EU presidency.
1: Bulgaria is expected to adopt the euro as its official currency.
2-27: The European Women's Football Championship takes place in Switzerland. The final is played in Basel.
4: Sweden's women's national football team plays against Denmark in the European Women's Football Championship in Geneva.
4: Guns N' Roses perform at the Strawberry Arena in Solna.
8: Sweden's women's national football team plays against Poland in the European Women's Football Championship in Lucerne, Switzerland.
10: Admission decisions for higher education and universities are announced.
12: Sweden's women's national football team plays against Germany in the European Women's Football Championship in Zurich.
14: Crown Princess Victoria turns 48.
16-20: The European Equestrian Championships, show jumping, take place in A Coruna, Spain.
17-20: The British Open golf tournament for men takes place in Portrush, Northern Ireland.
19: Darin performs at Ullevi in Gothenburg.
23: Roxette makes a comeback in Sweden with performances in Gothenburg (also on July 25) and Halmstad (July 26-27). Earlier in the year, they will perform in South Africa, Australia, and Germany.
24: Second admission decisions for higher education and universities are announced.
27-3: The World Swimming Championships take place in Singapore.
31-3: The British Open golf tournament for women takes place in Porthcawl, Wales.
AUGUST
During the month: The African Republic of Gabon plans to hold elections, the first after the military coup in 2023 that ended the Bongo family's 50-year rule.
7: Robbie Williams performs at Stockholm Stadium.
6-9: Japan: The 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki is commemorated.
7-9: Way Out West in Gothenburg with artists such as Charli XCX, Chappell Roan, Fontaines DC, and Khruangbin.
17: Bolivia holds elections.
20: The Riksbank announces its interest rate decision.
22-23: Ed Sheeran performs at the Strawberry Arena in Solna.
22-7: The Volleyball World Championship for women takes place in Thailand. Sweden participates for the first time.
30: Bob Hund says goodbye with a performance at Zinkensdamms IP in Stockholm.
31: Last day for the investigation into a Swedish cultural canon to present its final report.
SEPTEMBER
1: Last day for the investigation into HVB for children and young people to present its report.
5: Sweden's men's national football team plays against Slovenia away in the qualifying round for the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Mexico, and Canada.
8: Norway holds elections to the Storting.
8: Sweden's men's national football team plays against Kosovo away in the qualifying round for the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Mexico, and Canada.
9: The Riksdag opens.
10: Party leader debate in the Riksdag.
13-21: The World Athletics Championships take place in Tokyo.
21: The Church of Sweden holds its church election.
22: The government presents its budget proposal. Debate.
23: The Riksbank announces its interest rate decision.
23: The annual debate in the UN General Assembly begins.
26-28: The Ryder Cup golf tournament for men takes place on Farmingdale outside New York.
25-28: The Gothenburg Book Fair takes place.
OCTOBER
During the month: The Czech Republic plans to hold parliamentary elections, as well as Canada and Tanzania.
The Nobel Prizes are announced at the beginning of the month.
1: EU heads of state and government hold an informal summit in Denmark.
2: The European Political Community (EPC) holds a summit in Denmark.
10: Sweden's men's national football team plays against Switzerland at home in the qualifying round for the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Mexico, and Canada.
13: Sweden's men's national football team plays against Kosovo at home in the qualifying round for the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Mexico, and Canada.
17-19: The Green Party holds its congress in Västerås.
19: The university entrance exam takes place nationwide.
23-24: EU heads of state and government hold a summit in Brussels.
23-26: The Moderate Party holds its working conference in Västerås.
24-26: The Left Party holds its Left Days in Stockholm.
26: Sweden returns to standard time.
NOVEMBER
4: Election day in the USA. There are no planned elections to Congress, but several gubernatorial and state elections.
5: The Riksbank announces its interest rate decision.
9: The last round of the men's Allsvenskan football league takes place.
10-21: The UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) takes place in Belém, Brazil.
12: EU political party leader debate.
13-16: The Center Party holds its party conference in Karlstad.
14-16: The Christian Democrats hold their national meeting in Linköping.
15: Sweden's men's national football team plays against Switzerland away in the qualifying round for the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Mexico, and Canada.
16: The last round of the women's Allsvenskan football league takes place.
18: Sweden's men's national football team plays against Slovenia at home in the qualifying round for the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Mexico, and Canada.
20-23: The Sweden Democrats hold their national days. Location not yet determined.
22-23: The Liberal Party holds its national meeting in Karlstad.
27-28: The G20 countries hold a summit in Johannesburg, South Africa.
27-14: The Handball World Championship for women takes place in the Netherlands and Germany.
DECEMBER
1: Last day for the Truth Commission for the Sami people to present its final report.
10: Nobel Day. The Nobel Prizes are awarded at the Stockholm Concert Hall and the Nobel Banquet takes place at the Stockholm City Hall.
18: The Riksbank announces its interest rate decision.
18-19: EU heads of state and government hold a summit in Brussels.
26-5: The Junior World Ice Hockey Championship takes place in St. Paul and Minneapolis, USA.
28-5: The Tour de Ski takes place in Switzerland/Italy.
12-13: Iron Maiden performs at the 3 Arena (formerly Tele2 Arena) in Stockholm.
13-15: The Rosendal Garden Party takes place in Stockholm.
15: The Diamond League athletics meeting takes place at Stockholm Stadium.
15-13: The new edition of the FIFA Club World Cup takes place in the USA.
18: The Riksbank announces its interest rate decision.
18: The Riksdag holds its summer closure.
18-29: The Basketball European Championship for women takes place in the Czech Republic, Germany, Greece, and Italy. Sweden participates.
23-27: Almedalen Week takes place in Visby. The parties take turns holding speeches, with the following schedule: Liberal Party/Sweden Democrats, Center Party/Green Party, Social Democrats/Moderate Party, and Left Party/
