Public holidays in Norway 2027
12 nationwide public holidays in Norway in 2027. Source: Nager.Date public-holiday database, fetched at build time.
Norway 2027 holiday calendar
| Date | Weekday | Holiday | Local name | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Friday | New Year's Day | Første nyttårsdag | Nationwide |
| March 25 | Thursday | Maundy Thursday | Skjærtorsdag | Nationwide |
| March 26 | Friday | Good Friday | Langfredag | Nationwide |
| March 28 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Første påskedag | Nationwide |
| March 29 | Monday | Easter Monday | Andre påskedag | Nationwide |
| May 1 | Saturday | Labour Day | Første mai | Nationwide |
| May 6 | Thursday | Ascension Day | Kristi himmelfartsdag | Nationwide |
| May 16 | Sunday | Pentecost | Første pinsedag | Nationwide |
| May 17 | Monday | Constitution Day | Syttende mai | Nationwide |
| May 17 | Monday | Whit Monday | Andre pinsedag | Nationwide |
| December 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day | Første juledag | Nationwide |
| December 26 | Sunday | St. Stephen's Day | Andre juledag | Nationwide |
Is it a public holiday in Norway?
- Is January 1, 2027 a public holiday in Norway? Yes, New Year's Day (Første nyttårsdag), a Friday.
- Is March 25, 2027 a public holiday in Norway? Yes, Maundy Thursday (Skjærtorsdag), a Thursday.
- Is March 26, 2027 a public holiday in Norway? Yes, Good Friday (Langfredag), a Friday.
- Is March 28, 2027 a public holiday in Norway? Yes, Easter Sunday (Første påskedag), a Sunday.
- Is March 29, 2027 a public holiday in Norway? Yes, Easter Monday (Andre påskedag), a Monday.
- Is May 1, 2027 a public holiday in Norway? Yes, Labour Day (Første mai), a Saturday.
- Is May 6, 2027 a public holiday in Norway? Yes, Ascension Day (Kristi himmelfartsdag), a Thursday.
- Is May 16, 2027 a public holiday in Norway? Yes, Pentecost (Første pinsedag), a Sunday.
- Is May 17, 2027 a public holiday in Norway? Yes, Constitution Day (Syttende mai), a Monday.
- Is May 17, 2027 a public holiday in Norway? Yes, Whit Monday (Andre pinsedag), a Monday.
- Is December 25, 2027 a public holiday in Norway? Yes, Christmas Day (Første juledag), a Saturday.
- Is December 26, 2027 a public holiday in Norway? Yes, St. Stephen's Day (Andre juledag), a Sunday.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Norway have in 2027?
12 nationwide public holidays.
What is the next public holiday in Norway?
As of July 12, 2026, the next nationwide public holiday is New Year's Day on Friday, January 1, 2027.
Do public holidays differ by region in Norway?
No, every listed 2027 holiday applies nationwide.
How many 2027 holidays fall on a weekend?
5 of the 12 nationwide holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday (Easter Sunday, Labour Day, Pentecost, Christmas Day, St. Stephen's Day). Whether a substitute weekday off applies depends on national rules.