Sweden Herald

October 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
  • 12MonDeadlineEmployer and VAT declarations due (October)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 (October)Everyone is paid Monday 19 October this month.SourceAdd to calendar
  • 25SunDeadlineStudent finance paid (October) 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
  • 25SunNew rulesWinter time starts at 03:00Clocks go back one hour during the night to Sunday.Add to calendar
  • 26MonSchoolAutumn break (höstlov), Malmö until 30 OctSchools in Malmö are closed. Leisure centres (fritids) usually stay open if you have booked a place.SourceAdd to calendar
  • 26MonSchoolAutumn break (höstlov), Stockholm until 30 OctSchools in Stockholm are closed. Leisure centres (fritids) usually stay open if you have booked a place.SourceAdd to calendar
  • 27TueSchoolAutumn break (höstlov), Gothenburg until 30 OctSchools in Gothenburg are closed. Leisure centres (fritids) usually stay open if you have booked a place.SourceAdd to calendar
  • 30FriEveAll Saints' EveMany workplaces finish early.Add to calendar
  • 31SatPublic holidayAll Saints' DayOffices, schools and most workplaces are closed. Check opening hours for shops and health centres.Add to calendar