Sveriges Nationaldagsfirande 2018

While the U.S. celebrates Sweden's National Day on a weekend close to June 6, Swedes celebrate the nation's National Day on June 6 itself, the date Gustav Vasa was elected king (in 1523) which laid the foundation of Sweden as an independent state.  

  • No there probably won't be a big public celebration on Sweden's National Day, June 6 this year. An earlier National Day celebration in Stockholm. Photo: Ola Ericson
  • Celebrations on Sweden's National Day may be low-key when compared with our July 4 in the U.S., but there are celebrations in many parts of Swedish America! Join any of the organizations listed here and check our online listing - www.nordstjernan.com/calendar or the nordicinamerica.com app - if you’re looking for a celebration closer to you.

  • California
    San Pedro
    3 Jun 2018
    The Swedish Church & SWEA LA & OC Swedish National day celebration. Church service & food. 310.292.7079 /www.orangecounty.swea.org / www.svenskakyrkan.se/losangeles / losangeles@svenskakyrkan.se / losangeles@swea.org /

  • Sveadal, San Jose
    2,3 June 2018
    Golden Gate Vasa Lodge celebrates Sweden Day all weekend, including the 3rd annual Akvavit Kryddat Brannvin World Championship. 408.272.1700 / www.vasagoldengate.com / www.sveadal.org

  • House of Sweden, San Diego
    6 Jun 2018
    House of Sweden’s Swedish National Day Celebration. 619.300.1738 / www.houseofsweden.us

  • Florida
    Davie
    2 Juni 2018
    The Swedish Church’s National Day Celebration. Church service, Majstång, children’s games, Sommar buffet och tårta. 954.604.0605 / www.svenskakyrkan.se/florida / florida@svenskakyrkan.se

  • Georgia
    Magnolia Hall, Piedmont Park, Atlanta
    6 Jun 2018
    Celebration of Sweden’s National Day. Swedish food, and drinks with SACC-Georgia, the Consulate of Sweden in Atlanta and SWEA. RSVP 770.670.2480 / www.sacc-georgia.org / atlanta@consulateofsweden.org / info@sacc-georgia.org / atlanta@swea.org

  • New York
    New York - Svenska Kyrkan
    6 Jun 2018
    National Day Celebration. Summer concert, sill & potatoes, strawberry cake and coffee. The Swedish Church, 212.832.8443 / www.svenskakyrkan.se/newyork / newyork@svenskakyrkan.se

  • Pennsylvania
    Philadelphia
    6 Jun 2018
    Sweden’s National Day at ASHM! Free museum admission, Swedish dessert, guided tours, all complimentary. 215.389.1776 / www.americanswedish.org / info@americanswedish.org

  • Texas
    Houston
    3 Jun 2018
    Swedish National Day celebration. The Swedish Consulate, SWEA Houston, SACC-Houston & Svenska Clubben. 713.953.1417 / www.houston.swea.org / www.sacctx.com / houston@consulateofsweden.org