🇸🇪 Long Weekends in Sweden 2026
10
Opportunities
14
Public Holidays
11
Max Days Off
Free!
Best Efficiency
24
Total PTO for All
Pro Tip
In 2026, Sweden has 3 free long weekends and 7 bridge opportunities. Best deal: 4 days off around Good Friday — completely free!
Bridge Day Opportunities
Good Friday
4 days off — no PTO needed
Ascension Day
Take 1 PTO → Get 4 days off
New Year's Day
Take 2 PTO → Get 6 days off
Labour Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
Christmas Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
Good Friday
Take 4 PTO → Get 10 days off
New Year's Day
Take 5 PTO → Get 11 days off
Labour Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Ascension Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Christmas Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Strategic PTO Plans
Zero-PTO Long Weekends
Enjoy 3 natural long weekends — 10 days off with no PTO needed!
10 days off — no PTO needed
Best Single Day
Take 1 day off around Ascension Day (May 14–17) and get 4 days off.
Take 1 PTO days → Get 4 days off
Best Short Break
Take 2 days off around New Year's Day (Jan 01–06) and enjoy 6 consecutive days off.
Take 2 PTO days → Get 6 days off
Maximum Vacation
Take 5 days off around New Year's Day (Jan 01–11) for a 11-day vacation.
Take 5 PTO days → Get 11 days off