What's open on Ascension Day 2026 in Sweden?
Ascension Day 2026 falls on 14 May 2026.
Ascension Day is a public holiday in Sweden. Banks and offices close; shops and supermarkets trade, often with a long klämdag (bridge day).
Chain opening hours
| Venue / Chain | Category | Holiday Status | Hours | Verification & 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 |
| 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 |
Estimate | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 ica.se |
Estimate | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 coop.se |
Estimate | Retail & Shopping Malls | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 systembolaget.se |
Estimate | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 lidl.se |
Estimate | Retail & Shopping Malls | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 ikea.se |
Utomhus paketboxar tillgängliga dygnet runt; bemannade ombud stängda Editorial | Post & Parcel Lockers | Open | 24 hours | 2026-04-20 postnord.se |
| Public Transit & Transport | Reduced hours | Hours Vary | 2026-04-20 sj.se |
Frequently asked questions
Are shops open on Ascension Day 2026 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). Typically closed: banks, government.
When is Ascension Day in 2026?
Ascension Day falls on 14 May 2026 (2026-05-14) in 2026.