Veterans Day (Sweden)

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]

Veterans Day
Veterans' Day 2013 at the Maritime Museum
Official nameVeterandagen
Observed bySweden
Celebrationsceremony at the Maritime Museum, Stockholm
Date29 May
Next time29 May 2024 (2024-05-29)
Frequencyannual
Veterans' Day 2011 at the Maritime Museum.

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