Public holidays

🇳🇴Norway 2024

Public holidays
12
in 2024
Next holiday
New Year's Day
Jan 1
Long weekends
5
Mon & Fri holidays
On a weekend
2
fall Sat/Sun
Holidays by month
Where they cluster across the year
1
J
F
3
M
1
A
5
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
2
D
Year at a glance
Every holiday on the calendar line
JanMarMayJulSepNov
Upcoming this year
Already passed
Today
All holidays
1
Jan
New Year's Day
Monday · Første nyttårsdag
Public
28
Mar
Maundy Thursday
Thursday · Skjærtorsdag
Public
29
Mar
Good Friday
Friday · Langfredag
Public
31
Mar
Easter Sunday
Sunday · Første påskedag
Public
1
Apr
Easter Monday
Monday · Andre påskedag
Public
1
May
Labour Day
Wednesday · Første mai
Public
9
May
Ascension Day
Thursday · Kristi himmelfartsdag
Public
17
May
Constitution Day
Friday · Syttende mai
Public
19
May
Pentecost
Sunday · Første pinsedag
Public
20
May
Whit Monday
Monday · Andre pinsedag
Public
25
Dec
Christmas Day
Wednesday · Første juledag
Public
26
Dec
St. Stephen's Day
Thursday · Andre juledag
Public
Source: Nager.Date public holiday API

About public holidays in Norway

In 2024, Norway has 12 official public holidays. The month with the most holidays is May, with 5. 7 months have no public holiday at all.

There are 5 potential long weekends this year, from holidays landing on a Monday or Friday. Meanwhile, 2 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday.

The longest stretch without a public holiday runs from Whit Monday (May 20) to Christmas Day (December 25): 219 days.

The first holiday of the year is New Year's Day (January 1) and the last is St. Stephen's Day (December 26).

Long weekends in 2024
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
New Year's Day
January 1 · Monday
Good Friday
March 29 · Friday
Easter Monday
April 1 · Monday
Constitution Day
May 17 · Friday
Whit Monday
May 20 · Monday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Norway have in 2024?+
Norway has 12 official public holidays in 2024, with May being the busiest month (5).
What is the first public holiday of 2024 in Norway?+
The first public holiday of 2024 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in Norway in 2024?+
5 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.
Which 2024 holidays fall on a weekend in Norway?+
2 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: Easter Sunday (March 31), Pentecost (May 19).