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 name | Veterandagen |
| Observed by | Sweden |
| Celebrations | ceremony at the Maritime Museum, Stockholm |
| Date | 29 May |
| Next time | 29 May 2024 |
| Frequency | annual |
References edit
- ^ "Kungen och Prins Carl Philip närvarade vid veterandagen" (in Swedish). Royal Court of Sweden. 2013. Retrieved 28 January 2016.
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