Gustavus Adolphus Day (in Sweden, Finland and Estonia)

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November 6th, 2026

Gustavus Adolphus Day (in Sweden, Finland and Estonia)

Gustavus Adolphus Day is celebrated in Sweden on 6 November in memory of King Gustavus Adolphus. Observing the day became popular after 1832, the 200th anniversary of the king's death in 1632. It is a general flag flying day in Sweden. Today it is mainly connected with the consumption of Gustavus Adolphus pastries. In Finland, the Finnish Swedish Heritage Day is celebrated on the same date.

Source: Wikipedia Gustavus_Adolphus_Day

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