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Birthday of the Queen

📅 Wednesday, December 23, 2026 at 00:00:00 UTC

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What is Birthday of the Queen?

Birthday of the Queen Silvia, an official flag flying day (Sweden)

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About Birthday of the Queen

The Birthday of the Queen, celebrated on December 23rd, honors Queen Silvia of Sweden. This day is recognized as an official flag flying day across Sweden, where citizens are encouraged to display the national flag in her honor. Queen Silvia, born in 1943, has been a significant figure in Swedish society, known for her charitable work and dedication to various social causes.

The observance of her birthday is not only a celebration of her life but also a reflection of the Swedish monarchy's role in the country's cultural heritage. The day is marked by various events and activities, although it is primarily a day for personal reflection and appreciation of the Queen's contributions.

As an annual observance, the Birthday of the Queen serves to strengthen national pride and unity among the Swedish people. It is a time when citizens come together to celebrate their royal family and the values they represent. The flag flying tradition symbolizes respect and recognition for the monarchy's enduring presence in Sweden's history.

Key facts

First held: 1943
Frequency: Annual
Official flag flying day: Yes

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Frequently asked questions about Birthday of the Queen.

The Birthday of the Queen is on December 23, 2026.

The day celebrates the birthday of Queen Silvia of Sweden.

It is observed by flying the national flag and reflecting on the Queen's contributions.

No, it is not a public holiday but an observance.

The flag is flown to honor Queen Silvia on her birthday.

Where it's held

Country: Sweden

Tags: queen-birthday sweden observance flag-flying royalty

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Ankara	Wed 00:00:00
Bagdad	Wed 00:00:00
Bangalore	Wed 00:00:00
Bangkok	Wed 00:00:00
Bogotá	Wed 00:00:00
Bombay	Wed 00:00:00
Cantón	Wed 00:00:00
Chongqing	Wed 00:00:00
Ciudad de Ho Chi Minh	Wed 00:00:00
Ciudad de México	Wed 00:00:00
Ciudad del Cabo	Wed 00:00:00
Daca	Wed 00:00:00
Dar es Salaam	Wed 00:00:00
El Cairo	Wed 00:00:00
Estambul	Wed 00:00:00
Hanoi	Wed 00:00:00
Hong Kong	Wed 00:00:00
Jartum	Wed 00:00:00
Johannesburgo	Wed 00:00:00
Kano	Wed 00:00:00
Karachi	Wed 00:00:00
Kinshasa	Wed 00:00:00
Lagos	Wed 00:00:00
Lahore	Wed 00:00:00
Lima	Wed 00:00:00
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Luanda	Wed 00:00:00
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Moscú	Wed 00:00:00
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Pekín	Wed 00:00:00
Riad	Wed 00:00:00
Río de Janeiro	Wed 00:00:00
San Pablo	Wed 00:00:00
San Petersburgo	Wed 00:00:00
Santiago	Wed 00:00:00
Seúl	Wed 00:00:00
Shanghái	Wed 00:00:00
Shenzhen	Wed 00:00:00
Singapur	Wed 00:00:00
Sídney	Wed 00:00:00
Teherán	Wed 00:00:00
Tokio	Wed 00:00:00
Yakarta	Wed 00:00:00

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🇲🇽 México Wed 00:00:00
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🇩🇪 Alemania	Wed 00:00:00
🇩🇿 Argelia	Wed 00:00:00
🇦🇷 Argentina	Wed 00:00:00
🇧🇩 Bangladesh	Wed 00:00:00
🇧🇷 Brasil	Wed 00:00:00
🇨🇳 China	Wed 00:00:00
🇨🇴 Colombia	Wed 00:00:00
🇪🇬 Egipto	Wed 00:00:00
🇪🇸 España	Wed 00:00:00
🇺🇸 Estados Unidos	Wed 00:00:00
🇪🇹 Etiopía	Wed 00:00:00
🇵🇭 Filipinas	Wed 00:00:00
🇫🇷 Francia	Wed 00:00:00
🇮🇳 India	Wed 00:00:00
🇮🇩 Indonesia	Wed 00:00:00
🇮🇷 Irán	Wed 00:00:00
🇮🇹 Italia	Wed 00:00:00
🇯🇵 Japón	Wed 00:00:00
🇰🇪 Kenia	Wed 00:00:00
🇲🇲 Myanmar	Wed 00:00:00
🇲🇽 México	Wed 00:00:00
🇳🇬 Nigeria	Wed 00:00:00
🇵🇰 Pakistán	Wed 00:00:00
🇬🇧 Reino Unido	Wed 00:00:00
🇷🇺 Rusia	Wed 00:00:00
🇿🇦 Sudáfrica	Wed 00:00:00
🇹🇭 Tailandia	Wed 00:00:00
🇻🇳 Vietnam	Wed 00:00:00