Åland's Autonomy Day, or Åland's Self-Government Day (), is celebrated annually on 9 June to commemorate the first meeting of the Åland County Council (renamed the Parliament of Åland in 1993) on that date in 1922.Åland – a self-governing island stateFacts about ÅlandAHVENANMAAN ITSEHALLINTO TÄYTTÄÄ 100 VUOTTA – Visit Åland (in Finnish) Åland's self-government from Finland was established in 1921 by a decision of the League of Nations, following the Åland Movement's demand for reunification with Sweden.The special status of the Åland Islands
Provisions on Åland's Autonomy Day are set out in Provincial Act (1976:26) on Åland's Autonomy Day. According to the Provincial Act (1992:41) on the Åland flag, the day is an official flag-flying day in the autonomous region.Ahvenanmaan liput liehuvat – Yliopiston almanakka (in Finnish) It is a paid holiday for employees in the regional and municipal public sectors.
The 100th anniversary of Åland’s autonomy was observed on 9 June 2021, followed by a year of celebrations.
See also Public holidays in Finland Self-governance
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