Sweden Herald

December 2027

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

  • 1WedSeasonWinter tyres required until 31 MarCars need winter tyres when winter conditions apply, until 31 March.SourceAdd to calendar
  • 9ThuDeadlineTax refunds paid (December)If your final tax statement shows a refund, it reaches your account around this day.SourceAdd to calendar
  • 13MonDeadlineEmployer 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
  • 13MonSeasonSt Lucia's DaySchools and preschools hold Lucia processions, often in the morning. Ask yours when.Add to calendar
  • 17FriDeadlineState pension paid (December) until 20 DecBorn on the 1st to the 15th: paid Friday 17 December. Born on the 16th to the 31st: paid Monday 20 December.SourceAdd to calendar
  • 24FriEveChristmas EveTreated as a holiday: almost everything is closed.Add to calendar
  • 24FriSeasonSystembolaget closed: Christmas EveBuy what you need the day before; the shops are closed.SourceAdd to calendar
  • 25SatPublic holidayChristmas DayOffices, schools and most workplaces are closed. Check opening hours for shops and health centres.Add to calendar
  • 25SatDeadlineStudent 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
  • 26SunPublic holidayBoxing Day (St Stephen's Day)Offices, schools and most workplaces are closed. Check opening hours for shops and health centres.Add to calendar
  • 31FriEveNew Year's EveTreated as a holiday: offices are closed and shops close early.Add to calendar
  • 31FriSeasonSystembolaget short hours: New Year's Eve until 15:00The shops close at 15:00, and the queues are long.SourceAdd to calendar