When is Easter Sunday in Sweden?

Easter Sunday in Sweden falls on Sunday, April 5, 2026.

Is Easter Sunday a public holiday in Sweden?

Yes, Easter Sunday is an official public holiday in Sweden.

Is Easter Sunday a paid day off in Sweden?

Public holidays in Sweden are generally paid days off for employees. However, specific entitlements for Easter Sunday may depend on your employment contract and local labor regulations.

What day of the week is Easter Sunday in 2026?

Easter Sunday falls on a Sunday in Sweden in 2026.

Is Easter Sunday a fixed or floating holiday?

Easter Sunday is a floating holiday, meaning its date changes each year (often based on the lunar calendar or a specific calculation rule).

Does Easter Sunday create a long weekend in Sweden?

Easter Sunday falls on a Sunday, so it does not directly create a long weekend.

Is Easter Sunday celebrated nationwide in Sweden?

Yes, Easter Sunday is observed nationwide throughout Sweden.

What is Easter Sunday about?

Easter Sunday is a recognized holiday in Sweden (locally known as "Påskdagen"). It is classified as a Public holiday.

When is Easter Sunday in 2027?

Easter Sunday in Sweden falls on Sunday, March 28, 2027 in 2027.

Is Easter Sunday always on the same date?

No, Easter Sunday is a floating holiday whose date changes each year. Easter Sunday may be calculated based on the lunar calendar, the day of the week, or other rules — so the date shifts from year to year.

Easter Sunday

Name: Easter Sunday 2026
Start: 2026-04-05
End: 2026-04-05
Location: Sweden

Sweden · 2026

in 18 days

Date

April 5, 2026

Day

Sunday

Type

Public

Scope

National

Local Name: Påskdagen

About Easter Sunday

Easter Sunday is the most important day in the Christian calendar, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, three days after his crucifixion on Good Friday. It marks the end of Holy Week and the beginning of the Easter season.

Easter's date is calculated using a formula based on the lunar calendar, falling on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the spring equinox (March 21). This means Easter can occur anywhere between March 22 and April 25.

Beyond its religious significance, Easter has incorporated many older spring festival traditions, including the Easter bunny and decorated eggs, which symbolize new life and rebirth.

Quick Facts

Date 2026: April 5, 2026
Day: Sunday
Type: Public
Scope: National
Fixed Date: No — date changes each year
Local Name: Påskdagen
Traditions: Sunrise church services · Easter egg hunts · Decorated eggs · Family feasts

When is Easter Sunday?

Year	Date	Day	Long Weekend?
2025	April 20, 2025	Sunday	No
2026This year	April 5, 2026	Sunday	No
2027	March 28, 2027	Sunday	No

How is Easter Sunday Celebrated?

Easter Sunday is celebrated with special church services, often beginning at dawn with a sunrise service. Families gather for festive meals featuring lamb, ham, or other traditional dishes. Children participate in Easter egg hunts and receive chocolate eggs and Easter baskets.

Decorating Easter eggs is a widespread tradition across many cultures. In Eastern Europe, intricately decorated eggs called pysanky are works of art. The Easter bunny figure — delivering eggs and treats to children — is particularly prevalent in North America, the UK, and Australia.

Did You Know?

•The word 'Easter' may derive from 'Eostre,' the Anglo-Saxon goddess of spring and fertility.
•Over 1.5 billion chocolate Easter eggs are sold each year in the UK alone.
•Easter is the oldest and most important Christian holiday, predating Christmas celebrations.
•The Easter date calculation was standardized at the Council of Nicaea in 325 CE.
•In Greece, Easter (Pascha) is considered a bigger celebration than Christmas.