Holidays in Sweden are called "red days" and are highlighted in red on any standard Swedish calendar (and our list below). Many businesses and schools close early the day before a holiday ("pink days") so be sure to check for hours. 

Note: Clicking on the linked holidays below takes you to the US Embassy in Stockholm's Celebrate! Holidays in the U.S.A. page describing the origin and tradition behind that holiday. To learn more about the Swedish holiday traditions and origins, go to www.svaf.se/olofsson/englishindex.html or http://www.whoisonholiday.com