National Day June 6

Celebrate the National Day of Sweden with us.

The National Day of Sweden

The 6th of June holds special significance for Sweden. On this day, several important events have taken place.

6 June 1523

Gustav Vasa is elected King of Sweden. Sweden becomes an independent country.

6 June 1809

Sweden adopts a new Instrument of Government. It remained in effect for a long time and was only replaced in 1974.

6 June 1916

The name ”Svenska flaggans dag” is added to the calendar. The blue and yellow flag has been in existence since the 15th century.

6 June 1983

The date officially becomes Sweden’s National Day. The day is celebrated in memory of Gustav Vasa’s election as king in 1523 and the 1809 Instrument of Government.

6 June 2005

The National Day of Sweden becomes an official public holiday and a ”red day” in the calendar.