Sunday in Sweden
Sunday is a holiday in Sweden.
When is Sunday in Sweden
Sunday is celebrated on 08, January, 2023 in Sweden.
About Sunday in Sweden
In Sweden, Sunday is considered a day of rest and relaxation. It is a national holiday, and most businesses and shops are closed, including supermarkets and malls. This tradition dates back to the early 20th century when the government introduced a law that required all businesses to close on Sundays.
Swedes usually spend their Sundays with family and friends, engaging in various leisure activities such as hiking, cycling, fishing, or simply enjoying a picnic in the park. Many also attend church services, while others prefer to stay at home and catch up on reading, watching TV, or cooking a nice meal.
In recent years, there have been some changes to the Sunday holiday laws, allowing some businesses to open on Sundays, such as restaurants, cafes, and gas stations. However, the majority of Swedes still cherish the tradition of spending Sundays with loved ones and taking a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
History of Sunday in Sweden
In Sweden, the history of Sunday as a holiday can be traced back to the 17th century. At that time, Sweden was a predominantly Lutheran country, and the church played an important role in shaping the country’s culture and traditions.
In 1686, a law was passed that required people to attend church on Sundays. This law was part of a broader effort to promote religious observance and to ensure that people were living according to the principles of the Lutheran faith.
Over time, Sunday came to be seen as a day of rest and relaxation, as well as a day for religious observance. In the 19th century, the idea of the “Sunday walk” became popular in Sweden, with people taking leisurely strolls in the countryside or in parks.
In 1905, a law was passed that made Sunday a mandatory day off for most workers in Sweden. This law was part of a broader effort to improve working conditions and to give workers more time for rest and leisure.
Today, Sunday remains an important day of rest and relaxation in Sweden. Many businesses and shops are closed on Sundays, and people often spend the day with family and friends, enjoying leisure activities like hiking, biking, or picnicking.
How is Sunday celebrated in Sweden
Sunday is celebrated in Sweden as a day of rest and relaxation. Most shops and businesses are closed, and people typically spend time with family and friends, go for walks, or engage in other leisure activities. Many also attend church services, and some may participate in traditional Swedish customs such as fika (a coffee break with pastries) or enjoying a traditional Sunday dinner. Additionally, some cultural events or festivals may take place on Sundays, providing opportunities for entertainment and socializing.
Dates
Sunday will be celebrated in Sweden on 2023-01-08, 2023-01-15, 2023-01-22, 2023-01-29, 2023-02-05, 2023-02-12, 2023-02-19, 2023-02-26, 2023-03-05, 2023-03-12, 2023-03-19, 2023-03-26, 2023-04-02, 2023-04-16, 2023-04-23, 2023-04-30, 2023-05-07, 2023-05-14, 2023-05-21, 2023-06-04, 2023-06-11, 2023-06-18, 2023-06-25, 2023-07-02, 2023-07-09, 2023-07-16, 2023-07-23, 2023-07-30, 2023-08-06, 2023-08-13, 2023-08-20, 2023-08-27, 2023-09-03, 2023-09-10, 2023-09-17, 2023-09-24, 2023-10-01, 2023-10-08, 2023-10-15, 2023-10-22, 2023-10-29, 2023-11-05, 2023-11-12, 2023-11-19, 2023-11-26, 2023-12-03, 2023-12-10, 2023-12-17, 2024-01-07, 2024-01-14, 2024-01-21, 2024-01-28, 2024-02-04, 2024-02-11, 2024-02-18, 2024-02-25, 2024-03-03, 2024-03-10, 2024-03-17, 2024-03-24, 2024-04-07, 2024-04-14, 2024-04-21, 2024-04-28, 2024-05-05, 2024-05-12, 2024-05-26, 2024-06-02, 2024-06-09, 2024-06-16, 2024-06-23, 2024-06-30, 2024-07-07, 2024-07-14, 2024-07-21, 2024-07-28, 2024-08-04, 2024-08-11, 2024-08-18, 2024-08-25, 2024-09-01, 2024-09-08, 2024-09-15, 2024-09-22, 2024-09-29, 2024-10-06, 2024-10-13, 2024-10-20, 2024-10-27, 2024-11-03, 2024-11-10, 2024-11-17, 2024-11-24, 2024-12-01, 2024-12-08, 2024-12-15, 2024-12-22, 2024-12-29, 2025-01-05, 2025-01-12, 2025-01-19, 2025-01-26, 2025-02-02, 2025-02-09, 2025-02-16, 2025-02-23, 2025-03-02, 2025-03-09, 2025-03-16, 2025-03-23, 2025-03-30, 2025-04-06, 2025-04-13, 2025-04-27, 2025-05-04, 2025-05-11, 2025-05-18, 2025-05-25, 2025-06-01, 2025-06-15, 2025-06-22, 2025-06-29, 2025-07-06, 2025-07-13, 2025-07-20, 2025-07-27, 2025-08-03, 2025-08-10, 2025-08-17, 2025-08-24, 2025-08-31, 2025-09-07, 2025-09-14, 2025-09-21, 2025-09-28, 2025-10-05, 2025-10-12, 2025-10-19, 2025-10-26, 2025-11-02, 2025-11-09, 2025-11-16, 2025-11-23, 2025-11-30, 2025-12-07, 2025-12-14, 2025-12-21, 2025-12-28, 2026-01-04, 2026-01-11, 2026-01-18, 2026-01-25, 2026-02-01, 2026-02-08, 2026-02-15, 2026-02-22, 2026-03-01, 2026-03-08, 2026-03-15, 2026-03-22, 2026-03-29, 2026-04-12, 2026-04-19, 2026-04-26, 2026-05-03, 2026-05-10, 2026-05-17, 2026-05-31, 2026-06-07, 2026-06-14, 2026-06-21, 2026-06-28, 2026-07-05, 2026-07-12, 2026-07-19, 2026-07-26, 2026-08-02, 2026-08-09, 2026-08-16, 2026-08-23, 2026-08-30, 2026-09-06, 2026-09-13, 2026-09-20, 2026-09-27, 2026-10-04, 2026-10-11, 2026-10-18, 2026-10-25, 2026-11-01, 2026-11-08, 2026-11-15, 2026-11-22, 2026-11-29, 2026-12-06, 2026-12-13, 2026-12-20, 2026-12-27, 2027-01-03, 2027-01-10, 2027-01-17, 2027-01-24, 2027-01-31, 2027-02-07, 2027-02-14, 2027-02-21, 2027-02-28, 2027-03-07, 2027-03-14, 2027-03-21, 2027-04-04, 2027-04-11, 2027-04-18, 2027-04-25, 2027-05-02, 2027-05-09, 2027-05-23, 2027-05-30, 2027-06-13, 2027-06-20, 2027-06-27, 2027-07-04, 2027-07-11, 2027-07-18, 2027-07-25, 2027-08-01, 2027-08-08, 2027-08-15, 2027-08-22, 2027-08-29, 2027-09-05, 2027-09-12, 2027-09-19, 2027-09-26, 2027-10-03, 2027-10-10, 2027-10-17, 2027-10-24, 2027-10-31, 2027-11-07, 2027-11-14, 2027-11-21, 2027-11-28, 2027-12-05, 2027-12-12, 2027-12-19 in the comming years.