Window of a pastry shop in central Stockholm with the king's portrait and Gustavus Adolphus pastries on 6 November 2012
Observed by
Sweden
Significance
Anniversary of the death of King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden at the Battle of Lützen (1632)
Date
6 November
Next time
6 November 2024 (2024-11-06)
Frequency
annual
Related to
Finnish Swedish Heritage Day
Gustavus Adolphus Day (Swedish: Gustav Adolfsdagen; Finnish: Kustaa Aadolfin päivä; Estonian: Gustav Adolfi päev) 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.
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