Public holidays in Sweden
Hey kiddo! Do you know what holidays are? They are special days that we celebrate with our family and friends. In Sweden, there are public holidays which means that everyone gets the day off from school and work to celebrate.
There are a total of 11 public holidays in Sweden each year. Wanna know what they are? Here's the list:
1) New Year's Day - January 1st
2) Epiphany - January 6th
3) Good Friday - The Friday before Easter Sunday
4) Easter Sunday - Usually between March 22nd and April 25th
5) Easter Monday - The day after Easter Sunday
6) May Day - May 1st
7) Ascension Day - 40 days after Easter Sunday
8) National Day - June 6th
9) Midsummer’s Eve - The Friday after June 19th
10) All Saints’ Day - November 1st
11) Christmas Day - December 25th
Each of these holidays has a specific purpose or reason for celebration. For example, Midsummer's Eve is a holiday where people in Sweden celebrate the longest day of the year. Good Friday and Easter Sunday are religious holidays that are celebrated by Christians.
On these public holidays, people in Sweden usually spend time with family and friends. They might have special meals or go on trips to enjoy the day off. Some people also attend events or parades that are held to celebrate these holidays.
This is why public holidays are so important - they give people a chance to take a break from their usual routine and spend time doing things they enjoy with loved ones. So, don’t forget to celebrate these special days and make the most of them!
There are a total of 11 public holidays in Sweden each year. Wanna know what they are? Here's the list:
1) New Year's Day - January 1st
2) Epiphany - January 6th
3) Good Friday - The Friday before Easter Sunday
4) Easter Sunday - Usually between March 22nd and April 25th
5) Easter Monday - The day after Easter Sunday
6) May Day - May 1st
7) Ascension Day - 40 days after Easter Sunday
8) National Day - June 6th
9) Midsummer’s Eve - The Friday after June 19th
10) All Saints’ Day - November 1st
11) Christmas Day - December 25th
Each of these holidays has a specific purpose or reason for celebration. For example, Midsummer's Eve is a holiday where people in Sweden celebrate the longest day of the year. Good Friday and Easter Sunday are religious holidays that are celebrated by Christians.
On these public holidays, people in Sweden usually spend time with family and friends. They might have special meals or go on trips to enjoy the day off. Some people also attend events or parades that are held to celebrate these holidays.
This is why public holidays are so important - they give people a chance to take a break from their usual routine and spend time doing things they enjoy with loved ones. So, don’t forget to celebrate these special days and make the most of them!