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National Holidays Observed in Sweden

2009 Swedish International Business Calendar

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The following national holidays are observed in Sweden. Most international holidays that fall on a weekend are observed on the following Monday or next business day.
  • January 1 - New Year's Day
  • January 5 - Epiphany Eve
  • January 6 - Epiphany
  • April 9 - Maunday Thursday
  • April 10 - Good Friday
  • April 12 - Easter
  • April 13 - Easter Monday
  • April 30 - Walpurgis Eve; King's Birthday
  • May 1- May Day
  • May 20 - Day Before Ascension
  • May 21 - Ascension Day
  • May 31 - Pentecost
  • June 6 - National Day
  • June 19 - Midsummer Eve
  • June 20 - Midsummer Day
  • October 30 - All Saints' Eve
  • October 31 - All Saints' Day
  • December 24 - Christmas Eve
  • December 25 - Christmas
  • December 26 - Boxing Day
  • December 31 - New Year's Eve

Be sure to confirm this information with local sources before making International travel or business plans.

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