This week Sweden's National Day, June 6th, falls on a Saturday, so weekday workers won't get a special day off. But how are shops, Systembolaget and public transport affected?.
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National Day is a public holiday in Sweden, where Swedes have a day off and municipalities up and down the country welcome new citizens. How are shops, Systembolaget and public transport affected?
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