National Day of Sweden

The National Day of Sweden is on the 6 June (Gustav Vasa is elected King of Sweden 1523, the constitutions of 1809 and 1974). This is also known as the Swedish Flag Day. The public holidays for Sweden have been added below.

National Day of Sweden

You will note that this date celebrates two important events in Swedish history. Firstly the adoption of a new constitution in 1809. Secondly the crowning of Gustav Vasa as king in 1523, which marked the beginning of Sweden as an independent nation. Sweden had adopted the constitution in 1809. This became known as the Instrument of Government (Swedish: Regeringsformen). This followed a period of political turmoil and upheaval, which culminated in the overthrow of King Gustav IV Adolf in a coup d’état in 1809.

The National Day of Sweden was established as a public holiday in 1983. It was however not widely celebrated until 2005 . This was after the Swedish government launched a campaign to promote the holiday and encourage national pride. Today, the holiday is celebrated with flag-raising ceremonies, parades, concerts, and other cultural events throughout the country.

On this day, many Swedes also take the opportunity to reflect on the values and traditions that make their country unique, such as equality, democracy, and freedom of expression. It is a day to celebrate Sweden’s cultural heritage and to honor the contributions of those who have helped shape the nation’s history.