Sweden Vacation Rights Guide
Complete guide to your vacation rights under Swedish law (Semesterlagen). Understand the legal protections for your 25 days of annual leave and summer vacation rights.
Your Legal Rights
The Swedish Annual Leave Act (Semesterlagen) protects your right to 25 days of annual leave, including 4 consecutive weeks during summer. These rights cannot be waived.
Summer Vacation Guarantee
You have the right to take 4 continuous weeks of vacation between June and August. This strong protection reflects Sweden's cultural value of substantial summer holidays.
Scheduling Your Leave
Employers must discuss vacation scheduling with you or your union. While they have final say, they must give at least 2 months notice of when you can take summer vacation.
If You Get Sick on Vacation
If you fall ill during vacation, those days don't count as vacation if you report it promptly. You can reclaim those days as sick leave with proper documentation.