Republic statues designate 12 March, 16 June, 23 July and 23 December as flag days: 23 July commemorates the first official 1983 flying of the flag, 12 March is the National Day, 16 June commemorates the national assembly day abolished by Swedish occupation in the 17th century, and 23 December is Sjursmäss ("Sigurd's mass"), a local holiday originally celebrating a saint now forgotten.
Republic statues designate March 12th, June 16th, July 23rd, and December 23rd as flag days: July 23rd marks the first official flying of the flag, March 12th is National Day, June 16th commemorates the national assembly day abolished by Swedish occupation in the 17th century, and December 23rd is Sjursmäss ("Sigurd's mass"), a local holiday originally celebrating a saint now forgotten.