Sweden
Capital: Stockholm
About
Sweden, formally the Kingdom of Sweden, is a Nordic country located on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. It borders Norway to the west and north, and Finland to the east, and shares a maritime border with Denmark to the south. At 450,295 square kilometres (173,860 sq mi), Sweden is the largest Nordic country by both area and population, and is the fifth-largest country in Europe. Its capital and largest city is Stockholm. Sweden has a population of 10.6 million, and a low population density of 25.5 inhabitants per square kilometre (66/sq mi); 88% of Swedes reside in urban areas. They are mostly in the central and southern half of the country. Sweden's urban areas together cover 1.5% of its land area. Sweden has a diverse climate owing to the length of the country, which ranges from 55°N to 69°N.
When things are closed
Upcoming public holidays in Sweden. On these dates, expect banks, post offices, and government services to close. Many shops and museums close or run shortened hours; transit typically still runs.
Alla helgons dag · All Saints' Day
October 31, 2026
Saturday
Julafton · Christmas Eve
December 24, 2026
Thursday
Juldagen · Christmas Day
December 25, 2026
Friday
Annandag jul · St. Stephen's Day
December 26, 2026
Saturday
Nyårsafton · New Year's Eve
December 31, 2026
Thursday
Nyårsdagen · New Year's Day
January 1, 2027
Friday
Cities (3)
References4
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- Travel practicalities. Entry, driving, electricity, water, and official application context. Related: Driving side, World Standards, CDC Yellow Book, WHO drinking-water guidance.
- Country background. Wikipedia summary may be clipped or paraphrased. Numeric baselines are cross-checked with Wikidata. Related: Wikidata, .
