Public Holidays in Norway 2026
12 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Norway's national calendar is built around Christian holidays plus Labour Day and Constitution Day on 17 May.
Norway Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Apr 2 | Thursday | Maundy Thursday |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| Apr 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 14 | Thursday | Ascension Day |
| May 17 | Sunday | Constitution Day |
| May 24 | Sunday | Whit Sunday |
| May 25 | Monday | Whit Monday |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day |
The table lists statutory public holidays and excludes common non-statutory closure days such as Christmas Eve.
Constitution Day 2026
17 May is Norway's national day and the country's most important civic celebration. In 2027 it coincides with Whit Monday.
Holiday Rules in Norway
Public holidays remain on their calendar date and are generally not shifted simply because they fall on a weekend. Employment agreements may provide additional Christmas Eve or New Year's Eve time off.
Norway Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Constitution Day is 17 May.
- Maundy Thursday is a public holiday.
- Weekend holidays are generally not Mondayised.
- Norway uses the krone, not the euro.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Norway Constitution Day?
It is observed on 17 May.
What happens in 2027 when Whit Monday and Constitution Day coincide?
Both fall on 17 May, so they share the same calendar date.
Is Christmas Eve a statutory public holiday?
No, although many workplaces have shorter hours or close.
Are weekend holidays shifted to Monday?
Generally no.
Sources & methodology
View sources used for this page
Official state agreement identifying statutory holiday and high-day non-working rules.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source hierarchy: government, statutory or official-gazette material is the primary reference. Timeanddate is retained only as an independent cross-check; later official declarations take precedence.