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Åland's Autonomy Day

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'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.

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. 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.

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