The opening of the Riksdag session 2026
Roll-call, election of Speakers and opening ceremony
The opening of the Riksdag session will take place on 29 September 2026. This marks the start of the new working year – the 2026/27 Riksdag session – for the Riksdag and its 349 members. On this page, you will be able to read the programme and other information about the roll-call, election of Speakers and how to follow the opening ceremony.
With its historical roots, the opening of the Riksdag session has a special ceremonial place in modern Swedish democracy. This year, the roll-call of the members will take place on Monday 28 September. This will be followed by elections of the Speaker and Deputy Speakers, and the group leaders will be announced. The opening of the Riksdag session takes place the following day, Tuesday 29 September. The events of both days can be followed on the Riksdag website and on social media.
28 September: Roll-call and election of Speakers
The roll-call to the Riksdag will take place the day before the opening of the Riksdag session at 11 a.m. on 28 September. The Riksdag will then elect its Speaker and Deputy Speakers, and will announce the names of the party group leaders. The Riksdag will also appoint a Nominations Committee with the task of proposing members for the parliamentary committees. The roll-call and elections will be broadcast live on the Riksdag webcast service.
The start of the general private members’ motions period
The general private members’ motions period will also start on Monday 28 September at 11 a.m. During this period, the members of the Riksdag can submit motions – proposals – on virtually any issue that the Riksdag can take decisions on, for example, on amendments to legislation or urging the Government to appoint an inquiry. The general private members’ motions period 2026 starts on 28 September and continues until the motions period for the Budget Bill ends.
29 September: Programme for the opening of the Riksdag session
The day starts with a service at Storkyrkan as well as a secular ceremony organised by the Humanists.
At 12.45, the webcast from the opening of the Riksdag session starts. The guests arrive at Riksplan. The Swedish Royal Army Band performs and the Guards Regiment are on parade at Riksplan.
At 14.00 the opening ceremony in the Chamber starts. At the request of the Speaker, H.M. The King declares the 2026/27 Riksdag session open.
The programme in the Chamber also includes the Royal Anthem, musical performances, the National Anthem and exit music.
In the evening there will be a performance at Konserthuset Stockholm for members of the Riksdag and invited guests. The guests include representatives of the Royal Family and the Government.
Webcasts
The roll-call, election of Speakers and opening of the Riksdag session can all be followed via the Riksdag webcast service and on the Riksdag’s other digital channels.
Monitor the opening of the Riksdag session
Journalists with media accreditation to the Riksdag are permitted to work independently in the Riksdag and to monitor the opening of the Riksdag session. In order to be allocated a place, you need to apply in advance to cover the opening, and you also require media accreditation to the Riksdag.
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