The opening of the Riksdag session 2026

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 took place on Monday 28 September. This was followed by elections of the Speaker and Deputy Speakers, after which the new group leaders were announced. The opening of the Riksdag session took place the following day, Tuesday 29 September. 

The start of the general private members’ motions period

The general private members’ motions period started 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.

Programme for the opening of the Riksdag session

The day started 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 started. The guests arrived at Riksplan. The Swedish Royal Army Band performed and the Guards Regiment were on parade at Riksplan.

At 14.00 the opening ceremony in the Chamber started. At the request of the Speaker, H.M. The King declared the 2026/27 Riksdag session open. 

The programme in the Chamber also included the Royal Anthem, musical performances by Julia Lindgren and Lars Cleveman, the National Anthem and exit music.

In the evening there was 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: Opening of the Riksdag session
 

The 2026 Riksdag session programme (pdf.188 kB)