Official name Veterandagen Date 29 May | Observed by Sweden Frequency annual | |
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Celebrations ceremony at the Maritime Museum, Stockholm Next time 29 May 2017 (2017-05-29) | ||
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.
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Veterans Day (Sweden) Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA