Sweden National Day 2027

The story behind the day 6 June marks two defining moments in Swedish history: Gustav Vasa was elected king in 1523, ending Danish rule and founding modern Sweden. On the same date in 1809, Sweden adopted a new constitution that reshaped the country's governance. The day was first celebrated as Swedish Flag Day in 1916. It became an official public holiday in 1983, and was renamed National Day in 2005. The main ceremony takes place at Skansen in Stockholm, where the royal family participates in flag-raising and folk dancing. Today it is a day for Swedes to reflect on their identity — marked by blue-and-yellow flags across the entire country, from Lapland to Skåne.

Municipal gatherings, speeches and flag-raising give the day its public shape.

6 June marks two defining moments in Swedish history: Gustav Vasa was elected king in 1523, ending Danish rule and founding modern Sweden. On the same date in 1809, Sweden adopted a new constitution that reshaped the country's governance.

The day was first celebrated as Swedish Flag Day in 1916. It was formally designated Sweden's National Day in 1983 and has been a public holiday since 2005. The main ceremony takes place at Skansen in Stockholm, where the royal family participates in flag-raising and folk dancing.

Today it is a day for Swedes to reflect on their identity — marked by blue-and-yellow flags across the entire country, from Lapland to Skåne.

• 1523Gustav Vasa elected king
• 1809New constitution adopted
• 1916First Swedish Flag Day
• 1983Formally designated National Day
• 2005Became public holiday

• Celebratednationwide
• CapitalStockholm
• Time zoneCET (UTC+1)

• The royal family attends the Skansen ceremony in Stockholm — arrive early for a spot.
• June 6 is a public holiday: many shops close, museums and parks host open events.
• The Royal Palace traditionally holds an open house on National Day.

• Currency: Swedish krona (SEK)
• Language: Swedish
• Emergency number: 112
• Time zone: CEST in June