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Norway Calendar 2026: Public Holidays and Long Weekends

Norway has 12 public holidays in 2026, per Norwegian Public Holidays 2026 (offentlige høytidsdager / lov om helligdager og helligdagsfred). The longest long weekend lasts 5 days on 2–6 April 2026.

12 Public Holidays
Public HolidayToday
January

Winter

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  • 1New Year's Day
February

Winter

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No holidays this month.

March

Spring

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No holidays this month.

April

Spring

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  • 2Maundy Thursday
  • 3Good Friday
  • 5Easter Sunday
  • 6Easter Monday
May

Spring

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  • 1Labour Day
  • 14Ascension Day
  • 17Constitution Day
  • 24Whit Sunday (Pentecost)
  • 25Whit Monday
June

Summer

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No holidays this month.

July

Summer

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No holidays this month.

August

Summer

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No holidays this month.

September

Autumn

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No holidays this month.

October

Autumn

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No holidays this month.

November

Autumn

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No holidays this month.

December

Winter

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  • 25Christmas Day
  • 26Boxing Day (Second Day of Christmas)

Long Weekends in Norway, 2026

Norway has 5 long-weekend periods in 2026 — runs of two or more consecutive work-free days formed by holidays and weekends. The longest lasts 5 days on 2–6 April 2026, covering Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Easter Monday. Use the day-by-day breakdown of each period to plan trips and leave requests.

2–6 April 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
5 days
  • Thu2Maundy ThursdayHoliday
  • Fri3Good FridayHoliday
  • Sat4Saturday
  • Sun5Easter SundayHoliday
  • Mon6Easter MondayHoliday
1–3 May 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
  • Fri1Labour DayHoliday
  • Sat2Saturday
  • Sun3SundayHoliday
16–17 May 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
2 days
  • Sat16Saturday
  • Sun17Constitution DayHoliday
23–25 May 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
  • Sat23Saturday
  • Sun24Whit Sunday (Pentecost)Holiday
  • Mon25Whit MondayHoliday
25–27 December 2026
entirely official days off
3 days
  • Fri25Christmas DayHoliday
  • Sat26Boxing Day (Second Day of Christmas)Holiday
  • Sun27SundayHoliday

Norway Public Holidays in 2026

Throughout 2026, Norway has 12 public holidays. The first holiday falls on 1 January (New Year's Day) and the last on 26 December (Boxing Day (Second Day of Christmas)).

Public Holidays in Norway, 2026.
DateDayHolidayType
1 January 2026ThursdayNew Year's DayHoliday
2 April 2026ThursdayMaundy ThursdayHoliday
3 April 2026FridayGood FridayHoliday
5 April 2026SundayEaster SundayHoliday
6 April 2026MondayEaster MondayHoliday
1 May 2026FridayLabour DayHoliday
14 May 2026ThursdayAscension DayHoliday
17 May 2026SundayConstitution DayHoliday
24 May 2026SundayWhit Sunday (Pentecost)Holiday
25 May 2026MondayWhit MondayHoliday
25 December 2026FridayChristmas DayHoliday
26 December 2026SaturdayBoxing Day (Second Day of Christmas)Holiday

Official source: Norwegian Public Holidays 2026 (offentlige høytidsdager / lov om helligdager og helligdagsfred) (The statutory public holidays observed nationwide. Holidays falling on a weekend are not moved. Christmas Eve (24 Dec) and New Year's Eve (31 Dec) are ordinary working days but treated as half-days by many employers and are not included.). Compiled by CalendarWorld. Statutory public holidays observed nationwide. Holidays falling on a weekend are not moved.

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Seasons in Norway

Norway is in the Northern Hemisphere, with four temperate seasons. Inside the Arctic Circle the sun never sets in midsummer nor rises in midwinter.

Current season in Norway

Spring

March – May

Days lengthen and temperatures climb after winter; trees blossom and the growing season begins.

Astronomical: 20 Mar – 21 Jun

Summer

June – August

The warmest season, with the longest daylight hours around the summer solstice.

Astronomical: 21 Jun – 23 Sep

Autumn

September – November

Temperatures cool and days shorten; deciduous leaves turn colour and fall.

Astronomical: 23 Sep – 21 Dec

Winter

December – February

The coldest season, with the shortest daylight hours around the winter solstice.

Astronomical: 21 Dec – 20 Mar

Seasonal timing is approximate and varies by region and year. Compare seasons across all countries →

Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does Norway have in 2026?

Norway has 12 public holidays in 2026, per Norwegian Public Holidays 2026 (offentlige høytidsdager / lov om helligdager og helligdagsfred).

How many long weekends are there in Norway in 2026?

There are 5 long-weekend periods in Norway in 2026. The longest lasts 5 days on 2-6 April 2026, covering Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Easter Monday.

What is the official source for the 2026 Norway holiday calendar?

The official source is Norwegian Public Holidays 2026 (offentlige høytidsdager / lov om helligdager og helligdagsfred) (The statutory public holidays observed nationwide. Holidays falling on a weekend are not moved. Christmas Eve (24 Dec) and New Year's Eve (31 Dec) are ordinary working days but treated as half-days by many employers and are not included).

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