Sweden Herald

January 2026

Holidays, deadlines and payment days for people who live in Sweden.

  • 1ThuPublic holidayNew Year's DayOffices, schools and most workplaces are closed. Check opening hours for shops and health centres.Add to calendar
  • 2FriEveBridge day (klämdag)A working day by law, but many take it off and some preschools and offices run a reduced service. Ask in good time.Add to calendar
  • 5MonEveBridge day (klämdag)A working day by law, but many take it off and some preschools and offices run a reduced service. Ask in good time.Add to calendar
  • 5MonEveEpiphany Eve (Twelfth Night)Many workplaces finish early, and some shops keep shorter hours.Add to calendar
  • 6TuePublic holidayEpiphanyOffices, schools and most workplaces are closed. Check opening hours for shops and health centres.Add to calendar
  • 19MonDeadlineEmployer and VAT declarations due (January)If you run a small business, file and pay by this day. Your own dates are in your tax account.SourceAdd to calendar
  • 19MonDeadlineState pension paid (January)Everyone is paid Monday 19 January this month.SourceAdd to calendar
  • 25SunDeadlineStudent finance paid (January) The 25th is a weekend or holiday this month: check the day on CSN's page.CSN pays study grants and loans in advance on the 25th, for the month after.SourceAdd to calendar