Sweden Herald

December 2026

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

  • 1TueSeasonWinter tyres required until 31 MarCars need winter tyres when winter conditions apply, until 31 March.SourceAdd to calendar
  • 13SunSeasonSt Lucia's DaySchools and preschools hold Lucia processions, often in the morning. Ask yours when.Add to calendar
  • 14MonDeadlineEmployer and VAT declarations due (December)If you run a small business, file and pay by this day. Your own dates are in your tax account.SourceAdd to calendar
  • 18FriDeadlineState pension paid (December)Everyone is paid Friday 18 December this month.SourceAdd to calendar
  • 24ThuEveChristmas EveTreated as a holiday: almost everything is closed.Add to calendar
  • 24ThuSeasonSystembolaget closed: Christmas EveBuy what you need the day before; the shops are closed.SourceAdd to calendar
  • 25FriPublic holidayChristmas DayOffices, schools and most workplaces are closed. Check opening hours for shops and health centres.Add to calendar
  • 25FriDeadlineStudent finance paid (December) 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
  • 26SatPublic holidayBoxing Day (St Stephen's Day)Offices, schools and most workplaces are closed. Check opening hours for shops and health centres.Add to calendar
  • 31ThuEveNew Year's EveTreated as a holiday: offices are closed and shops close early.Add to calendar
  • 31ThuSeasonSystembolaget short hours: New Year's Eve until 15:00The shops close at 15:00, and the queues are long.SourceAdd to calendar