🇸🇪 Bridge Days in Sweden 2024
13
Opportunities
14
Public Holidays
10
Max Days Off
5:1
Best Efficiency
32
Total PTO for All
Pro Tip
In 2024, Sweden has 1 free long weekend and 12 bridge opportunities. Best deal: take 1 day off around Christmas Day for 5 consecutive days off (efficiency: 5:1).
Bridge Day Opportunities (13)
Christmas Day
Take 1 PTO → Get 5 days off
Good Friday
4 days off — no PTO needed
Ascension Day
Take 1 PTO → Get 4 days off
National Day
Take 1 PTO → Get 4 days off
Christmas Day
Take 3 PTO → Get 9 days off
Christmas Day
Take 2 PTO → Get 6 days off
Good Friday
Take 4 PTO → Get 10 days off
Labour Day
Take 2 PTO → Get 5 days off
Labour Day
Take 2 PTO → Get 5 days off
New Year's Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Labour Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Ascension Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
National Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Strategic PTO Plans
Zero-PTO Long Weekends
Enjoy 1 natural long weekend — 4 days off with no PTO needed!
4 days off — no PTO needed
Best Single Day
Take 1 day off around Christmas Day (Dec 25–29) and get 5 days off.
Take 1 PTO days → Get 5 days off
Best Short Break
Take 3 days off around Christmas Day (Dec 21–29) and enjoy 9 consecutive days off.
Take 3 PTO days → Get 9 days off
Maximum Vacation
Take 4 days off around Good Friday (Mar 29–Apr 07) for a 10-day vacation.
Take 4 PTO days → Get 10 days off
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many bridge day opportunities are there in Sweden in 2024?
There are 13 bridge day opportunities in Sweden in 2024, built around 14 public holidays.
What is the best bridge day in Sweden in 2024?
The best bridge day opportunity in Sweden in 2024 is around Christmas Day. By taking 1 day(s) of leave, you get 5 consecutive days off (efficiency score: 5:1).
How many public holidays does Sweden have in 2024?
Sweden has 14 public holidays in 2024. These create 13 bridge day opportunities when combined with weekends.
What is the best bridge day strategy for Sweden in 2024?
In 2024, Sweden has 1 free long weekend and 12 bridge opportunities. Best deal: take 1 day off around Christmas Day for 5 consecutive days off (efficiency: 5:1).
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day (Brückentag in German, pont in French) is a working day that falls between a public holiday and a weekend. By taking that single day as annual leave, you effectively double or triple your time off. For example, if a public holiday falls on Thursday, taking Friday off gives you a 4-day weekend.
How is the efficiency score calculated?
The efficiency score is the ratio of total consecutive days off to leave days spent. A score of 4:1 means you get 4 days off for every 1 day of leave used. Higher scores represent better value. A score of ∞:1 means you get days off without using any leave at all (natural long weekends).