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What's open on Ascension Day 2027 in Sweden?

Known locally as Kristi himmelsfärdsdag

Ascension Day falls on 2027-05-06. Ascension Day is a public holiday in Sweden. Banks and offices close; shops and supermarkets trade, often with a long klämdag (bridge day).

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Urgent & Emergency Essentials

24/7 Open

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On-Duty Pharmacies24/7 Petrol & EV
1177 / 112
May 6

Next occurrence

6 May 2027

Most chains are expected to stay open.

6

Open

1

Reduced

0

Closed

All Categories 10 Supermarkets & Groceries 3 Pharmacies & Chemists 1 Petrol & EV Charging 1 Retail & Shopping Malls 2 Post & Parcel Lockers 1 Public Transit & Transport 1 Urgent Care & Clinics 1

Holiday Survival & Public Services Cheat Sheet

Essential public rules and services operating on Ascension Day 2027

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Public Transit

Sunday / Holiday Schedule

Public transit networks typically operate on Sunday or holiday timetables.

Service Availability 75%

Street Parking

Free / Relaxed Rules

Sunday parking rules and free municipal parking zones usually apply on statutory holidays.

Service Availability 90%

Post & Lockers

Lockers Only · Counters Closed

National postal delivery suspended; outdoor automated parcel lockers remain active 24/7.

Service Availability 40%

Trading Laws

100% Closed (Gov / Banks)

Government offices, municipal counters, and bank branches remain 100% closed.

Service Availability 15%
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All Verified Chains & Venues

10 venues tracked
Venue / ChainCategoryHoliday StatusHoursVerification & Source
Apoteket Hjärtat Jour 24h24/7 Duty

Jourapotek öppna för akuta mediciner och recept under helgdagar

Editorial
Pharmacies & Chemists Open 24 hours
2026-04-20
apoteket.se
Circle K 24/724/7 Duty

Drivmedelsstationer och butiker öppna dygnet runt alla röda dagar

Editorial
Petrol & EV Charging Open 24 hours
2026-04-20
circlek.se
1177 Vårdguiden (Jourcentral)24/7 Duty

Ring 1177 dygnet runt för rådgivning och hänvisning till öppen jourcentral

Editorial1177
Urgent Care & Clinics Open 24 hours
2026-04-20
1177.se
ICA
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Supermarkets & Groceries Open Hours Vary
2026-08-23
ica.se
Coop
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Supermarkets & Groceries Open Hours Vary
2026-08-23
coop.se
Retail & Shopping Malls Open Hours Vary
2026-08-23
systembolaget.se
Lidl
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Supermarkets & Groceries Open Hours Vary
2026-08-23
lidl.se
IKEA
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Retail & Shopping Malls Open Hours Vary
2026-08-23
ikea.se
PostNord & Paketboxar 24/7

Utomhus paketboxar tillgängliga dygnet runt; bemannade ombud stängda

Editorial
Post & Parcel Lockers Open 24 hours
2026-04-20
postnord.se
SJ Tåg & SL Kollektivtrafik

Trafikerar enligt söndags- och helgtidtabell på röda dagar

Editorial
Public Transit & Transport Reduced hours Hours Vary
2026-04-20
sj.se

Quick answers

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Upcoming years

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More holidays in Sweden

All Saints' Day 2026-10-31 Christmas Day 2026-12-25 St. Stephen's Day 2026-12-26 New Year's Day 2027-01-01 Epiphany 2027-01-06 Good Friday 2027-03-26 Easter Monday 2027-03-29 Labour Day 2027-05-01 Pentecost 2027-05-16 National Day of Sweden 2027-06-06 Midsummer Day 2027-06-26

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Frequently asked questions

Are shops, supermarkets and pharmacies open on Ascension Day in Sweden?

Ascension Day is a public holiday in Sweden. Banks and offices close; shops and supermarkets trade, often with a long klämdag (bridge day). Confirmed open chains include: ICA, Coop, Systembolaget, Lidl, IKEA. Typically closed venues: banks, government.

When is Ascension Day 2027?

Ascension Day falls on 2027-05-06 in 2027.

Are public transport and emergency services running on Ascension Day?

Emergency medical helplines, on-duty pharmacies and 24/7 petrol stations remain accessible. Public transit generally runs on a Sunday/holiday timetable.

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