June 6: National Day of Sweden

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History Note

The Kalmar Union united the kingdoms of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden under one monarch from 1397 to 1523. In the 1520s Gustav Vasa led an independence movement among the Swedes. He was formally elected as King of Sweden on June 6, 1523.

On June 6, 1809, Sweden adopted its first national constitution. This document, called the Instrument of Government, began the process of changing Swedish government from an absolute monarchy to a constitutional monarchy.

Beginning in 1916, Swedes observed June 6 as Swedish Flag Day. In 1983 the parliament changed the name to National Day of Sweden. In 2005 this became an official public holiday.

The royal family often celebrates the day at Skansen, an open-air museum in Stockholm. Citizens display the country’s flag and sometimes dress in traditional costumes. The country also holds ceremonies welcoming new Swedish citizens.

This 2024 photo shows people observing National Day in Falkenberg, Sweden. Photo by Zosma / Shutterstock.com.

Learn More

This video about National Day in Sweden focuses on a 2023 event hosted by a Muslim community.

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