Public holidays

🇳🇴Norway 2026

Public holidays
12
in 2026
Next holiday
Christmas Day
in 193d
Long weekends
5
Mon & Fri holidays
On a weekend
4
fall Sat/Sun
Holidays by month
Where they cluster across the year
1
J
F
M
4
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
Thursday · Første nyttårsdag
165d ago Public
2
Apr
Maundy Thursday
Thursday · Skjærtorsdag
74d ago Public
3
Apr
Good Friday
Friday · Langfredag
73d ago Public
5
Apr
Easter Sunday
Sunday · Første påskedag
71d ago Public
6
Apr
Easter Monday
Monday · Andre påskedag
70d ago Public
1
May
Labour Day
Friday · Første mai
45d ago Public
14
May
Ascension Day
Thursday · Kristi himmelfartsdag
32d ago Public
17
May
Constitution Day
Sunday · Syttende mai
29d ago Public
24
May
Pentecost
Sunday · Første pinsedag
22d ago Public
25
May
Whit Monday
Monday · Andre pinsedag
21d ago Public
25
Dec
Christmas Day
Friday · Første juledag
in 193d Public
26
Dec
St. Stephen's Day
Saturday · Andre juledag
in 194d Public
Source: Nager.Date public holiday API

About public holidays in Norway

In 2026, Norway has 12 official public holidays. The month with the most holidays is May, with 5. 8 months have no public holiday at all.

There are 5 potential long weekends this year, from holidays landing on a Monday or Friday. Meanwhile, 4 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday.

The longest stretch without a public holiday runs from Whit Monday (May 25) to Christmas Day (December 25): 214 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 2026
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
Good Friday
April 3 · Friday
Easter Monday
April 6 · Monday
Labour Day
May 1 · Friday
Whit Monday
May 25 · Monday
Christmas Day
December 25 · Friday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Norway have in 2026?+
Norway has 12 official public holidays in 2026, with May being the busiest month (5).
What is the first public holiday of 2026 in Norway?+
The first public holiday of 2026 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in Norway in 2026?+
5 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.
Which 2026 holidays fall on a weekend in Norway?+
4 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: Easter Sunday (April 5), Constitution Day (May 17), Pentecost (May 24), St. Stephen's Day (December 26).