Public Holidays in Norway
Upcoming Holidays
- May1
Labour Day
In 2 daysPublic - May8
Liberation Day
In 9 daysObservance - May17
Constitution Day
In 18 daysPublic
Holiday Calendar
January(2 holidays)
- 1WedNew Year's DayPublic
- 21TueBirthday of Princess Ingrid AlexandraObservance
February(4 holidays)
- 6ThuDay of the Sami peopleObservance
- 9SunMother's DayObservance
- 14FriValentine's DayObservance
- 21FriBirthday of King Harald VObservance
March(3 holidays)
- 2SunCarnivalObservance
- 5WedAsh WednesdayObservance
- 8SatInternational Women's DayObservance
April(6 holidays)
- 1TueApril Fools' DayObservance
- 13SunPalm SundayObservance
- 17ThuMaundy ThursdayPublic
- 18FriGood FridayPublic
- 20SunEaster SundayPublic
- 21MonEaster MondayPublic
May(4 holidays)
- 1ThuLabour DayPublic
- 8ThuLiberation DayObservance
- 17SatConstitution DayPublic
- 29ThuAscension DayPublic
June(4 holidays)
- 7SatUnion Dissolution DayObservance
- 8SunPentecostPublic
- 9MonWhit MondayPublic
- 23MonMidsummar EveObservance
July(3 holidays)
- 4FriBirthday of Queen SonjaObservance
- 20SunBirthday of Crown Prince Haakon MagnusObservance
- 29TueOlsokOptional
August(1 holiday)
- 19TueBirthday of Crown Princess Mette-MaritObservance
November(3 holidays)
- 2SunAll Saints' DayObservance
- 9SunFather's DayObservance
- 30SunFirst Sunday of AdventObservance
December(7 holidays)
- 7SunSecond Sunday of AdventObservance
- 14SunThird Sunday of AdventObservance
- 21SunFourth Sunday of AdventObservance
- 24WedChristmas EveBank
- 25ThuChristmas DayPublic
- 26FriBoxing DayPublic
- 31WedNew Year's EveBank
Holiday Types
About National Holidays in Norway
Official public holidays in Norway. These are designated non-working days when most businesses, schools, government offices, and financial institutions are closed. Understanding these holidays is essential for planning business operations, travel itineraries, and personal time off.
Holiday planning tips: Consider booking accommodations and transportation well in advance for major holidays. Many locals take extended vacations during key holiday periods, which can affect availability of services and create opportunities for longer breaks by strategically using your vacation days.
Maximize Your Vacation Days with Norway Public Holidays 2025-2026
This strategic holiday planner shows how to combine 12 official public holidays in Norway with your annual leave for extended vacations and long weekends. Create the perfect work-life balance by optimizing your time off around these key dates.