# Denmark marks 18th Flag Day for deployed military and aid personnel

Denmark marked its 18th annual Flag Day on September 5, 2026, honoring deployed military and civilian personnel.

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Denmark has operated an official flag Day for international deployment personnel every September 5 since it was first held in 2009. [^1]

In 2026 Denmark observed its 18th Flag Day, with the central ceremony in Copenhagen and an official event in Holstebro in Jutland. [^2]

Copenhagen Police stated that it removed the unannounced demonstration blocking Classenflüssgade by force only after having given several orders to disperse, and that the street was reopened to traffic in both directions. [^3]

The Flag Day honors all persons who are or have been dispatched on a Danish mission by a decision of the Danish parliament, the government, or a minister, including the personnel of the Danish Armed Forces, the Emergency Police, the Foreign Ministry and the health service. [^4]

A memorial ceremony for Danish troops abroad took place at the monument for Denmark's international effort after 1948 on Kastellet in Copenhagen. [^5]

Danish Defense Chief General Michael Hyldgaard, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, and the royal couple participated in the ceremony. [^6]

## What this stands on

1. Denmark has operated an official flag Day for international deployment personnel every September 5 since it was first held in 2009. (Berlingske, News)
2. In 2026 Denmark observed its 18th Flag Day, with the central ceremony in Copenhagen and an official event in Holstebro in Jutland. (Berlingske, News)
3. Copenhagen Police stated that it removed the unannounced demonstration blocking Classenflüssgade by force only after having given several orders to disperse, and that the street was reopened to traffic in both directions. (Berlingske, News)
4. The Flag Day honors all persons who are or have been dispatched on a Danish mission by a decision of the Danish parliament, the government, or a minister, including the personnel of the Danish Armed Forces, the Emergency Police, the Foreign Ministry and the health service. (Berlingske, News)
5. A memorial ceremony for Danish troops abroad took place at the monument for Denmark's international effort after 1948 on Kastellet in Copenhagen. (B.T., News)
6. Danish Defense Chief General Michael Hyldgaard, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, and the royal couple participated in the ceremony. (B.T., News)

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