How many days until Christmas Eve in Sweden?
Christmas Eve (Julafton) is a nationwide public holiday in Sweden. In 2026 it falls on a Thursday.
Christmas Eve dates in Sweden
| Date | Applies |
|---|---|
| Thursday, 24 December 2026 | Nationwide |
| Friday, 24 December 2027 | Nationwide |
Other countries with Christmas Eve
A nationwide public holiday with this name also appears in the calendars of: Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czechia, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, Guatemala, Guinea-Bissau, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Philippines, Poland, Puerto Rico, San Marino, Slovakia, South Sudan, Venezuela, Åland Islands.
Frequently asked questions
When is Christmas Eve in Sweden?
Christmas Eve falls on Thursday, 24 December 2026 and Friday, 24 December 2027.
Is Christmas Eve a nationwide public holiday in Sweden?
Yes, Christmas Eve is a public holiday across the whole country.
Does Christmas Eve fall on a weekend?
Not in the years listed: Christmas Eve falls on a weekday in 2026, 2027.
Which public holiday in Sweden comes after Christmas Eve?
The next one is Christmas Day on Friday, 25 December 2026.
How many days until Christmas Eve?
The live countdown at the top of this page shows the days and weeks left. It is calculated from your device's date.
More Sweden holidays
- New Year's Day
- Epiphany
- Good Friday
- Easter Sunday
- Easter Monday
- International Workers' Day
- Ascension Day
- Pentecost
- National Day of Sweden
- Midsummer Eve
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