Holidays · Norway
Norway Public Holidays 2026
🇳🇴 Complete list of national and public holidays in Norway for 2026 and 2027. Includes dates, weekdays, and notes on regional variations where relevant.
2026
| Date | Holiday | Day | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Første nyttårsdag (New Year) | Thursday | national |
| April 2, 2026 | Skjærtorsdag (Maundy Thursday) | Thursday | national |
| April 3, 2026 | Langfredag (Good Friday) | Friday | national |
| April 6, 2026 | Andre påskedag (Easter Monday) | Monday | national |
| May 1, 2026 | Arbeidernes dag (Labour Day) | Friday | national |
| May 14, 2026 | Kristi himmelfartsdag (Ascension) | Thursday | national |
| May 17, 2026 | Grunnlovsdag (Constitution Day) | Sunday | national |
| May 25, 2026 | Andre pinsedag (Whit Monday) | Monday | national |
| December 25, 2026 | Første juledag (Christmas Day) | Friday | national |
| December 26, 2026 | Andre juledag (Boxing Day) | Saturday | national |
2027
| Date | Holiday | Day | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 | Første nyttårsdag (New Year) | Friday | national |
| March 25, 2027 | Skjærtorsdag (Maundy Thursday) | Thursday | national |
| March 26, 2027 | Langfredag (Good Friday) | Friday | national |
| March 29, 2027 | Andre påskedag (Easter Monday) | Monday | national |
| May 1, 2027 | Arbeidernes dag (Labour Day) | Saturday | national |
| May 6, 2027 | Kristi himmelfartsdag (Ascension) | Thursday | national |
| May 17, 2027 | Grunnlovsdag (Constitution Day) | Monday | national |
| May 17, 2027 | Andre pinsedag (Whit Monday) | Monday | national |
| December 25, 2027 | Første juledag (Christmas Day) | Saturday | national |
| December 26, 2027 | Andre juledag (Boxing Day) | Sunday | national |
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Norway have?
10 in 2026.
What's the biggest holiday in Norway?
Christmas Day and the new-year period.
Are banks closed on these days in Norway?
Generally yes — banks observe the national/public holiday calendar. International business should plan around these dates to avoid payment-settlement delays.