Public Holidays in Norway
Upcoming Holidays
- Feb8
Mother's Day
In 2 daysObservance - Feb14
Valentine's Day
In 8 daysObservance - Feb15
Carnival
In 9 daysObservance
Holiday Calendar
January(2 holidays)
- 1ThuNew Year's DayPublic
- 21WedBirthday of Princess Ingrid AlexandraObservance
February(6 holidays)
- 6FriDay of the Sami peopleObservance
- 8SunMother's DayObservance
- 14SatValentine's DayObservance
- 15SunCarnivalObservance
- 18WedAsh WednesdayObservance
- 21SatBirthday of King Harald VObservance
March(2 holidays)
- 8SunInternational Women's DayObservance
- 29SunPalm SundayObservance
April(5 holidays)
- 1WedApril Fools' DayObservance
- 2ThuMaundy ThursdayPublic
- 3FriGood FridayPublic
- 5SunEaster SundayPublic
- 6MonEaster MondayPublic
May(6 holidays)
- 1FriLabour DayPublic
- 8FriLiberation DayObservance
- 14ThuAscension DayPublic
- 17SunConstitution DayPublic
- 24SunPentecostPublic
- 25MonWhit MondayPublic
June(2 holidays)
- 7SunUnion Dissolution DayObservance
- 23TueMidsummar EveObservance
July(3 holidays)
- 4SatBirthday of Queen SonjaObservance
- 20MonBirthday of Crown Prince Haakon MagnusObservance
- 29WedOlsokOptional
August(1 holiday)
- 19WedBirthday of Crown Princess Mette-MaritObservance
November(3 holidays)
- 1SunAll Saints' DayObservance
- 8SunFather's DayObservance
- 29SunFirst Sunday of AdventObservance
December(7 holidays)
- 6SunSecond Sunday of AdventObservance
- 13SunThird Sunday of AdventObservance
- 20SunFourth Sunday of AdventObservance
- 24ThuChristmas EveBank
- 25FriChristmas DayPublic
- 26SatBoxing DayPublic
- 31ThuNew Year's EveBank
Holiday Types
About National Holidays in Norway
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 2026-2027
This strategic holiday planner shows how to combine 12 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.