Sweden Herald

August 2026

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

  • 15SatSeasonStockholm congestion tax: high season until 30 NovDriving into central Stockholm costs more on weekdays until 30 November.SourceAdd to calendar
  • 17MonSchoolAutumn term starts, GothenburgThe school year starts in the middle of August. Your school sends the first day.SourceAdd to calendar
  • 17MonSchoolAutumn term starts, MalmöThe school year starts in the middle of August. Your school sends the first day.SourceAdd to calendar
  • 17MonSchoolAutumn term starts, StockholmThe school year starts in the middle of August. Your school sends the first day.SourceAdd to calendar
  • 17MonDeadlineEmployer and VAT declarations due (August)If you run a small business, file and pay by this day. Your own dates are in your tax account.SourceAdd to calendar
  • 18TueDeadlineState pension paid (August) until 19 AugBorn on the 1st to the 15th: paid Tuesday 18 August. Born on the 16th to the 31st: paid Wednesday 19 August.SourceAdd to calendar
  • 25TueDeadlineStudent finance paid (August)CSN pays study grants and loans in advance on the 25th, for the month after.SourceAdd to calendar