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Local Sweden
27-05-2025
- Local Sweden
What's open and what's closed in Sweden on Ascension Day?
Ascension Day is a public holiday in Sweden, where Swedes have a day off to mark the day Christ ascended into heaven (although for most people it's just another public holiday). How are shops, Systembolaget and public transport affected? Advertisement There is no blanket legal requirement in Sweden for shops to close on Ascension Day (May 29th). When it comes to supermarkets and grocery shops, the chances are that they will be open as usual, particularly if you live in a city, although possibly with slightly reduced opening hours. Smaller shops may be closed, and some of them may choose to take Friday, May 30th off as a klämdag or 'squeeze day' — a common practice in Sweden where employees take a day off between a public holiday and the weekend to create a long break. The exception is the state-owned alcohol chain Systembolaget, which always closes on public holidays or so-called 'red days', meaning it will also be closed on May 29th. Libraries are often closed on red days, so it's worth making other plans if you were planning on catching up with some coursework or taking your kids to the nearest one to keep them occupied. Advertisement As far as tourist attractions go, these will probably be open, but it's worth checking to make sure. In Stockholm, popular tourist attractions such as the Vasa museum and Abba museum will be open as normal. Skansen will also be open, although it won't be hosting any particular Ascension Day events. As with other public holidays, public transport in Swedish towns and cities may operate on a reduced schedule on Ascension Day – often on the same schedule as regular Sundays.
Local Sweden
29-04-2025
- Business
- Local Sweden
What's open and what's closed in Sweden on May 1st?
May 1st is a public holiday in Sweden, where Swedes have a day off in celebration of the workers' movement. How are shops, Systembolaget and public transport affected? Advertisement There is no blanket legal requirement on most shops to close for National Day in Sweden and when it comes to supermarkets and grocery shops, the chances are that they will be open as usual, particularly if you live in a city, although possibly with slightly reduced opening hours. Smaller shops may be closed, and some of them may choose to take Friday, May 2nd off as a klämdag or 'squeeze day' to give themselves a long weekend. The exception is the state-owned alcohol chain Systembolaget, which always closes on public holidays or so-called 'red days', meaning it will also be closed on May 1st. Libraries are often closed on May 1st, so it's worth making other plans if you were planning on catching up with some coursework or taking your kids to the nearest one to keep them occupied. Advertisement As far as tourist attractions go, these will probably be open, but it's worth checking to make sure. In Stockholm, popular tourist attractions such as the Vasa museum and Abba museum will be open as normal. Skansen will also be open, although it won't be hosting any particular May 1st events – Valborg on April 30th is a bigger celebration for the open-air museum. As with other public holidays, public transport in Swedish towns and cities may operate on a reduced schedule on May 1st – often on the same schedule as regular Sundays. There are likely to be diversions on bus routes due to May 1st parades, so check any journeys in advance and plan ahead.
