Sweden country guide: capital, National Day, and colours (PT)
📍 Sweden
Theme National Day 2027
Sweden is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Stockholm, the national observance is National Day on 6 June, and the national colours are blue and gold. Sweden's National Day is 6 June, the date Gustav Vasa was elected king in 1523 and a later constitution was adopted in 1809.
Capital and region (PT)
Stockholm is the capital. Sweden sits in the European time region, on the Europe/Stockholm clock. National ceremonies for National Day are centred there.
The national day
The next National Day is Sunday, 6 June 2027. Sweden's National Day is 6 June, the date Gustav Vasa was elected king in 1523 and a later constitution was adopted in 1809. Locally it is called Sveriges nationaldag. The year on this page follows that next date, so it changes after the observance passes.
Colours and how the day looks
The national colours are blue and gold. Streets, schools and public buildings use them on National Day. The image on this page is an original ToolSphare poster painted in those colours.
Independence Day FAQs
What is the capital of Sweden?
The capital is Stockholm.
When is the next National Day?
The next date is Sunday, 6 June 2027.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are blue and gold.
What does the national day mark?
Sweden's National Day is 6 June, the date Gustav Vasa was elected king in 1523 and a later constitution was adopted in 1809.
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