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Flying of the flag is permissible from sunrise to sunset. In general this means from 8 AM to 8 PM. During winter the time from sunrise to sunset is often less than 12 hours in the whole of Sweden and during this time the actual daylight hours should be observed. In the parts of Sweden north of the polar circle the sun doesn't rise at all for some weeks during December. One example of handling this is the practice of the Infantry Regiment in Kiruna, which during this period flies the flag for one hour each day starting at noon.
May 9 is not an official Swedish flag day. It receives its status from being a European Union flag day, and the fact that Sweden is a member country of the European Union. In Sweden this is observed by flying the Swedish flag side by side with the European Union flag on public flag poles and buildings.
| Date | English Name | Local Name | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | New Year's Day | Nyårsdagen | |
| January 28 | Namesday of the King | Konungens namnsdag | H.M. King Carl XVI Gustaf |
| March 12 | Namesday of the Heir Apparent | Kronprinsessans namnsdag | H.R.H. Princess Victoria |
| Moveable Sunday | Easter Sunday | Påskdagen | |
| April 30 | Birthday of the King | Konungens födelsedag | H.M. King Carl XVI Gustaf |
| May 1 | May DaySee: Mayday for the distress signal May Day is a name for various holidays celebrated on May 1 (or in the beginning of May). Labour association Mumbai, are common. The holiday is most often associated with the commemoration of the social and economic achi | Första maj | |
| May 9May 9 is the 129th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (130th in leap years). There are 236 days remaining. Events 328 Athanasius elected bishop of Alexandria. 1092 Lincoln Cathedral is consecrated. 1429 Joan of Arc defeats the English troops besieg | Europe day | Europadagen | European Union flag day |
| Moveable Sunday | PentecostPentecost is a holiday of Christianity, which commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles, fifty days after the resurrection of Jesus Christ at Easter, and ten days after the Ascension. It is also known in English as Whitsun (Whitsunday) | Pingstdagen | 50 days after Easter |
| June 6June 6 is the 157th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (158th in leap years), with 208 days remaining. Events 1513 Italian Wars: Battle of Novara Swiss troops defeat the French under Louis de la Tremoille, forcing the French to abandon Milan. Duke | National Day of SwedenFlag of Sweden The National Day of Sweden and Day of the Swedish flag or Sveriges nationaldag and Svenska flaggans dag occurring on June 6, is the national holiday of Sweden. The day was adopted by the Riksdag as the National Day of Sweden in the 1980s. | Sveriges Nationaldag | Flag day. Official holiday from 2005. |
| Third Saturday of JuneJune is the sixth month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 30 days. June is named for the Roman goddess Juno, wife of Jupiter. Events in June The solstice occurs around the 21st of this month, although it may occur on either the 20 or 22. It is t | Midsummer Day | Midsommardagen | |
| July 14 | Birthday of the Heir Apparent | Kronprinsessans födelsedag | H.R.H. Princess Victoria |
| August 8 | Namesday of the Queen | Drottningens namnsdag | H.M. Queen Silvia |
| Third Sunday of September | Election Day | Dag för val till riksdagen | Elections held every four years |
| October 24 | United Nations Day | FN-dagen | |
| November 6 | Day of Gustavus Adolpus | Gustav Adolfsdagen | Battle of Lützen 1632 |
| December 10 | Alfred Nobel Day | Nobeldagen | The Nobel Awards Ceremony |
| December 23 | Birthday of the Queen | Drottningens födelsedag | H.M. Queen Silvia |
| December 25 | Christmas Day | Juldagen |