Veterans Day (Sweden) Explained

Holiday Name:Veterans Day
Official Name:Veterandagen
Observedby:Sweden
Date:29 May
Scheduling:Same day each year
Duration:1 day
Frequency:Annual
Celebrations:Ceremony at the Maritime Museum, Stockholm

Veterans Day (Swedish: Veterandagen) is observed annually in Sweden on May 29 at the Maritime Museum in Stockholm in honor of people who are or have been serving with the Swedish Armed Forces in international military operations, as well as commemorating those who died during their service. It coincides with the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers. Members of the Swedish royal family attend the ceremony.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kungen och Prins Carl Philip närvarade vid veterandagen . . 2013 . 28 January 2016 . sv.