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Public holidays in Norway (2026)
Public holidays
Norway has 13 public holidays in 2026.
Next up: Julaften — Thursday, December 24, 2026 (in 81 days).
| Jan 1, 2026 | Første nyttårsdag (New Year's Day) |
|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2026 | Skjærtorsdag (Maundy Thursday) |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Langfredag (Good Friday) |
| Apr 5, 2026 | Første påskedag (Easter Sunday) |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Andre påskedag (Easter Monday) |
| May 1, 2026 | Første mai (Labour Day) |
| May 14, 2026 | Kristi himmelfartsdag (Ascension Day) |
| May 17, 2026 | Syttende mai (Constitution Day) |
| May 24, 2026 | Første pinsedag (Pentecost) |
| May 25, 2026 | Andre pinsedag (Whit Monday) |
| Dec 24, 2026 | Julaften (Christmas Eve) |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Første juledag (Christmas Day) |
| Dec 26, 2026 | Andre juledag (St. Stephen's Day) |
Updated October 4, 2026
Common questions
When is the next public holiday in Norway?
Julaften, on Thursday, December 24, 2026 (in 81 days).
How many public holidays does Norway have in 2026?
Norway has 13 public holidays in 2026; see the full list above with dates and local names.