All Saints' Day
Nationwide public holiday in Sweden · Alla helgons dag
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 31 October | Saturday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 6 November | Saturday | Nationwide |
Where it applies
Everywhere in Sweden.
Is it a day off?
Yes. It is an official public holiday, so most employees have the day off. Government offices, schools and many businesses are usually closed; shops, restaurants and public transport may keep reduced hours. Check local announcements for opening times.
Typical weather in Stockholm around 31 October: high 8°C (46°F), low 3°C (38°F), rain on 31% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Stockholm. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Saturday 31 October in Stockholm: (MET Norway)
About All Saints' Day
All Saints' Day, Alla helgons dag, is a public holiday in Sweden held on the Saturday between 31 October and 6 November rather than on a fixed date. In Sweden it has become above all a day for remembering the dead, observed by people of all backgrounds.
Traditions
Families visit cemeteries to place lit candles and lanterns on the graves of relatives, and memorial groves are also filled with candles. At dusk the cemeteries glow with thousands of small lights, and many churches hold remembrance services and concerts.
Editorial summary by Public Holidays World. Dates on this page come from the data source; customs vary by region and family.
Coming up next in Sweden
Friday, 25 December 2026
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Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.