Public holidays in Norway 2026
12 nationwide public holidays in Norway in 2026. Source: Nager.Date public-holiday database, fetched at build time.
Norway 2026 holiday calendar
| Date | Weekday | Holiday | Local name | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Første nyttårsdag | Nationwide |
| April 2 | Thursday | Maundy Thursday | Skjærtorsdag | Nationwide |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Langfredag | Nationwide |
| April 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Første påskedag | Nationwide |
| April 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Andre påskedag | Nationwide |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Første mai | Nationwide |
| May 14 | Thursday | Ascension Day | Kristi himmelfartsdag | Nationwide |
| May 17 | Sunday | Constitution Day | Syttende mai | Nationwide |
| May 24 | Sunday | Pentecost | Første pinsedag | Nationwide |
| May 25 | Monday | Whit Monday | Andre pinsedag | Nationwide |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Første juledag | Nationwide |
| December 26 | Saturday | St. Stephen's Day | Andre juledag | Nationwide |
Is it a public holiday in Norway?
- Is January 1, 2026 a public holiday in Norway? Yes, New Year's Day (Første nyttårsdag), a Thursday.
- Is April 2, 2026 a public holiday in Norway? Yes, Maundy Thursday (Skjærtorsdag), a Thursday.
- Is April 3, 2026 a public holiday in Norway? Yes, Good Friday (Langfredag), a Friday.
- Is April 5, 2026 a public holiday in Norway? Yes, Easter Sunday (Første påskedag), a Sunday.
- Is April 6, 2026 a public holiday in Norway? Yes, Easter Monday (Andre påskedag), a Monday.
- Is May 1, 2026 a public holiday in Norway? Yes, Labour Day (Første mai), a Friday.
- Is May 14, 2026 a public holiday in Norway? Yes, Ascension Day (Kristi himmelfartsdag), a Thursday.
- Is May 17, 2026 a public holiday in Norway? Yes, Constitution Day (Syttende mai), a Sunday.
- Is May 24, 2026 a public holiday in Norway? Yes, Pentecost (Første pinsedag), a Sunday.
- Is May 25, 2026 a public holiday in Norway? Yes, Whit Monday (Andre pinsedag), a Monday.
- Is December 25, 2026 a public holiday in Norway? Yes, Christmas Day (Første juledag), a Friday.
- Is December 26, 2026 a public holiday in Norway? Yes, St. Stephen's Day (Andre juledag), a Saturday.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Norway have in 2026?
12 nationwide public holidays.
What is the next public holiday in Norway?
As of July 12, 2026, the next nationwide public holiday is Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026.
Do public holidays differ by region in Norway?
No, every listed 2026 holiday applies nationwide.
How many 2026 holidays fall on a weekend?
4 of the 12 nationwide holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday (Easter Sunday, Constitution Day, Pentecost, St. Stephen's Day). Whether a substitute weekday off applies depends on national rules.