MedborgarskapskursenGlossary · Chapter 13: Traditions and holidays
nationaldagen
Swedish word. In English: the National Day
Sweden's National Day is celebrated on 6 June and is a public holiday.
Facts about the word
- Gustav Vasa was elected king of Sweden on 6 June 1523, and on 6 June 1809 a new Instrument of Government was adopted. Sverige i fokus s. 46
- The day was made a public holiday by a Riksdag decision in 2005. Sverige i fokus s. 46
- Many municipalities hold ceremonies to welcome new citizens on the National Day. Sverige i fokus s. 46
Page references are to UHR's study material Sverige i fokus.
Try the word in a sentence
Only one of the sentences uses the word correctly. Which one?
The National Day is a public holiday on 6 June. The Riksdag election is held in September.
The word belongs to Chapter 13: Traditions and holidays in Sverige i fokus, with the full context and practice questions.
