Epiphany in Sweden 2027, trettondedag jul, falls on Wednesday 6 January and is a public holiday. For children at Stockholms stad's municipal schools it is still jullov, because the spring term starts on Monday 11 January 2027. A red day in the middle of the week suits one indoor plan for the family or a group of friends, such as an escape room or a VR game at Questrooms on Södermalm.
What is trettondedag jul?
Trettondedag jul, Epiphany in English, is one of Sweden's public holidays under the Act on Public Holidays (1989:253), together with New Year's Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. In 2027 it falls on Wednesday 6 January. The day before, 5 January, is trettondagsafton, which is not on the list of public holidays.
Is Questrooms open on trettondedag jul?
Yes. Questrooms is open on trettondedag jul, Wednesday 6 January 2027, with regular Wednesday hours: 11:30 to 21:00, from the first to the last game start. The holiday does not change the times. Times for each game are in the booking calendar, which shows them 21 days ahead.
Times for 6 January appear in the booking calendar around 16 December. Online booking closes 3 hours before each start. For a game later the same day, call 08-543 544 02.
What can you do in Stockholm on trettondedag jul?
On trettondedag jul in Stockholm, you can play an indoor escape room or VR game at Questrooms, a few minutes' walk from Medborgarplatsen. Each game lasts 60 minutes and the visit takes about 1.5 hours. The price is the same for every game, from 369 to 409 SEK per person depending on the number of players.
| Format | Example game | Age | Players | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic escape room | Time Travellers | 8 to 12 | 3 to 7 | Families with younger kids |
| Classic escape room | Russian Mafia | 12+ | 2 to 6 | Experienced players, difficulty 5 of 5 |
| VR escape room | Jungle Quest VR | 10+ | 2 to 6 | A first VR game, not scary |
| VR with BACK-TO-BACK | Any VR game | By game | 7 to 10 | Bigger groups in two teams |
| Outdoor AR | Magic Portal | 8+ | 2 to 10 | Dry days, about 1.5 hours |
Time Travellers is made for kids aged 8 to 12 with one adult in the room. Russian Mafia is the hardest classic room, so new players do best with at least 3 people. All four classic rooms are on the escape rooms page.
Use a Christmas gift card
A Questrooms gift card from Christmas works for any game: classic, VR or outdoor. Write the code in the comment field when you book, and show the email with the PDF on site. The card covers the players written on it, and extra players pay on site. Players aged 8 to 17 get 15% off.
FAQ
Is trettondedag jul a public holiday in Sweden?
Yes. Trettondedag jul, Epiphany, is a public holiday in Sweden under the Act on Public Holidays (1989:253). In 2027 it falls on Wednesday 6 January. Trettondagsafton on 5 January is not a public holiday. Opening hours for shops and venues can differ on the day, so check each place before you go.
Do children have school on 6 January 2027 in Stockholm?
No, not at Stockholms stad's municipal schools. The autumn term ends on Friday 18 December 2026 and the spring term starts on Monday 11 January 2027, so 6 January falls inside jullov. Independent schools and other municipalities can use different dates, so check the calendar of your own school.
How do I book a game for 6 January?
Open the booking calendar at Questrooms, which shows times 21 days ahead, and choose a game and the number of players. Online booking closes 3 hours before each start. Write the ages of any children in the comment, so players aged 8 to 17 get their 15% discount on site.
Book the last day of the break
Pick a time and the number of players in the booking calendar once 6 January appears. You get an SMS with a link to change the number of players or move the game to another day.