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Glossary · 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

  • The day commemorates Gustav Vasa being elected king on 6 June 1523 and the adoption of the 1809 Instrument of Government on the same date.
  • The National Day became a public holiday in 2005.
  • Many municipalities hold ceremonies for new citizens on the National Day.

Try the word in a sentence

Only one of the sentences uses the word correctly. Which one?

The word belongs to Chapter 13: Traditions and holidays in Sverige i fokus, with the full context and practice questions.

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