Constitution Day (Denmark)
- Constitution Day (Denmark)
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| Grundlovsdag |
| Also called |
Constitution Day |
| Observed by |
Denmark |
| Type |
National |
| Significance |
The anniversary of the signing of the Danish constitution of 1849, which established Denmark as a constitutional monarchy, and honours the constitution of 1953, which was adopted on the same date. |
| Date |
June 5 |
| Celebrations |
Speeches by politicians |
Constitution Day (Danish: Grundlovsdag), observed on June 5, commemorates the anniversary of the signing of the Danish constitution of 1849, which established Denmark as a constitutional monarchy, and honors the constitution of 1953, which was adopted on the same day. Almost all workplaces and shops are closed at noon on this particular day.
The day, however, is not widely used to celebrate the constitution as is seen in other countries, for example Norway or Sweden.
This day is also Father's Day in Denmark.
Categories:
- Danish culture
- June observances
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