National Day (Sweden)

National Day is a public holiday in Sweden on June 6 yearly.

People celebrate National Day on June 6 for two reasons. On June 6, 1523, Gustav Vasa was elected as the king, which marked Sweden's final independence from the Kalmar Union. It was comprised of Denmark, Sweden, and Norway at that time. On June 6, 1809, Sweden adopted a new constitution.

National Day has a long history in Sweden and was celebrated as Swedish Flag Day before 1983.

The following is the list of National Day in Sweden from 2022 to 2026.

HolidayDateWeekday
National DayJun 06, 2022Monday
National DayJun 06, 2023Tuesday
National DayJun 06, 2024Thursday
National DayJun 06, 2025Friday
National DayJun 06, 2026Saturday

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