Holiday Flower Delivery in Sweden: Which Dates to Order By
Flower delivery in Sweden holidays follows one rule: next-day delivery Monday to Saturday, for orders placed before midnight Sweden time. There are no Sunday deliveries and none on main public holidays, so over Christmas and New Year's, the delivery date you pick matters as much as the day you order. This guide lists the closed days and the order-by dates for the holidays people most often send flowers for.
Are There Flower Deliveries in Sweden on Christmas Day?
No. Juldagen (Christmas Day, December 25) is a main public holiday, so there is no delivery that day. Julafton (Christmas Eve, December 24) falls on a Thursday in 2026 and is not a public holiday, so it can be a delivery date if you order by Wednesday, December 23, before midnight Sweden time.
If you need a specific time of day, write your preferred time in the delivery instructions. The florist tries to meet it, but exact time slots are not guaranteed. For more on sending gifts from abroad around this season, see Christmas flowers in Sweden: what to send from abroad.
Which Public Holidays Stop Flower Delivery in Sweden?
Sundays are always closed, and the site does not deliver on main public holidays. The site does not publish a full holiday list, so these are the main Swedish public holidays that fall around Christmas and New Year's:
- Juldagen (Christmas Day), December 25
- Annandag jul (Boxing Day), December 26
- Nyårsdagen (New Year's Day), January 1
- Trettondedag jul (Epiphany), January 6
Luciadagen (Saint Lucy's Day) is not a public holiday, but on December 13, 2026, it falls on a Sunday, so the same Sunday rule applies. You can read more about the tradition in Lucia Day flowers on December 13.
Flower Delivery Sweden Holidays: The Dates at a Glance
Use this table for the 2026 to 2027 season. Each "order by" date assumes next-day delivery and an order placed before midnight Sweden time.
| Date | Day | Delivery | Order by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luciadagen, December 13 | Sunday | No Sunday delivery | Thursday, December 10 (arrives Friday, December 11) |
| Julafton (Christmas Eve), December 24 | Thursday | Yes, not a public holiday | Wednesday, December 23 |
| Juldagen (Christmas Day), December 25 | Friday | Closed | No delivery that day |
| Annandag jul (Boxing Day), December 26 | Saturday | Closed | Saturday, December 26 (arrives Monday, December 28) |
| Nyårsafton (New Year's Eve), December 31 | Thursday | Not a public holiday, check hours on the contact page | Wednesday, December 30 |
| Nyårsdagen (New Year's Day), January 1 | Friday | Closed | Friday, January 1 (arrives Saturday, January 2) |
| Trettondedag jul, January 6 | Wednesday | Closed | Tuesday, January 5 (arrives Thursday, January 7) |
What Is the Latest Time to Order Flowers for Christmas in Sweden?
The latest order time is midnight Sweden local time on the day before delivery. Orders placed before midnight go out the next day that is not a Sunday or main public holiday. For Christmas Eve, that means ordering any time before midnight on Wednesday, December 23.
Sweden is ahead of the US and UK, so the cutoff comes earlier than it looks on your clock. An order placed at 9 p.m. in New York is already past midnight in Sweden, which means it counts as the next day's order.
What Should You Do If You Miss the Holiday Cutoff?
Same-day delivery is not offered, so a missed cutoff moves your order to the next delivery day. Check the table above, pick the nearest open day, and write a preferred time in the delivery instructions. If your date falls on a Sunday or holiday, choose the Saturday before or the Monday after.
You can browse the flowers category to find a bouquet that suits the day you choose, since the catalog is the same whatever the date.
How Far Ahead Should You Order Flowers for Luciadagen, Christmas and New Year's?
The site recommends ordering at least 2 to 3 days ahead for these dates. For Luciadagen on December 13, 2026, order by Thursday, December 10. For Christmas, order around Monday, December 21, which gives delivery on Christmas Eve's neighboring open days with room to spare. For New Year's, order by Tuesday, December 29, for delivery on Wednesday, December 30.
To order, go to flowerssweden.com, choose an arrangement such as the Silver Verdure Arrangement, and add your printed card message. You will need the recipient's name, full address and phone number. Delivery covers all of Sweden, including Stockholm, and bouquets start at USD 73.24, plus a flat USD 14.95 delivery fee.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone does the Sweden order cutoff use?
The cutoff is midnight Sweden local time, which is Central European Time. Sweden is several hours ahead of the US and UK, so an order placed late in the evening abroad may already count as the next day in Sweden.
Can I pay in US dollars for holiday flowers sent to Sweden?
Yes. Prices are charged in USD, with EUR and SEK shown for reference. You can pay with Visa, Mastercard or American Express through Stripe, or with PayPal.
How much does it cost to send flowers to Sweden over the holidays?
Bouquets start at USD 73.24, plus a flat USD 14.95 delivery fee. The catalog price range runs up to USD 182.49, and the delivery fee is the same whatever the date.
Do the holiday closure dates apply in Stockholm and Gothenburg too?
Yes. FlowersSweden covers all of Sweden, including Stockholm and Gothenburg, and the same Sunday and main public holiday rules apply in every city. Check the order-by dates in this guide before choosing your delivery day.