🇳🇴Norway 2026 Public Holidays List
View the complete list of holidays for Norway in 2026, including statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school holidays, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 37 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
Første nyttårsdag | 2026-01-01 | 271 days ago | Public Holidays |
H.K.H. prinsesse Ingrid Alexandra | 2026-01-21 | 251 days ago | Memorial Days |
Samefolkets dag | 2026-02-06 | 235 days ago | Memorial Days |
Morsdag | 2026-02-08 | 233 days ago | Memorial Days |
Valentinsdag | 2026-02-14 | 227 days ago | Memorial Days |
Fastelavn | 2026-02-15 | 226 days ago | Memorial Days |
Askeonsdag | 2026-02-18 | 223 days ago | Memorial Days |
H.M. kong Harald V | 2026-02-21 | 220 days ago | Memorial Days |
Kvinnedagen | 2026-03-08 | 205 days ago | Memorial Days |
Palmesøndag | 2026-03-29 | 184 days ago | Memorial Days |
Aprilsnarr | 2026-04-01 | 181 days ago | Memorial Days |
Skjærtorsdag | 2026-04-02 | 180 days ago | Public Holidays |
Langfredag | 2026-04-03 | 179 days ago | Public Holidays |
Første påskedag | 2026-04-05 | 177 days ago | Public Holidays |
Andre påskedag | 2026-04-06 | 176 days ago | Public Holidays |
Arbeidernes dag | 2026-05-01 | 151 days ago | Public Holidays |
Frigjøringsdagen | 2026-05-08 | 144 days ago | Memorial Days |
Kristi himmelfartsdag | 2026-05-14 | 138 days ago | Public Holidays |
Grunnlovsdagen | 2026-05-17 | 135 days ago | Public Holidays |
Første pinsedag | 2026-05-24 | 128 days ago | Public Holidays |
Andre pinsedag | 2026-05-25 | 127 days ago | Public Holidays |
Unionsoppløsningen | 2026-06-07 | 114 days ago | Memorial Days |
Sankthansaften | 2026-06-23 | 98 days ago | Memorial Days |
H.M. dronning Sonja | 2026-07-04 | 87 days ago | Memorial Days |
H.K.H. kronprins Haakon Magnus | 2026-07-20 | 71 days ago | Memorial Days |
Olsok | 2026-07-29 | 62 days ago | Optional Holidays |
H.K.H. kronprinsesse Mette-Marit | 2026-08-19 | 41 days ago | Memorial Days |
Allehelgensaften | 2026-11-01 | 33 days remaining | Memorial Days |
Farsdag | 2026-11-08 | 40 days remaining | Memorial Days |
Første søndag i advent | 2026-11-29 | 61 days remaining | Memorial Days |
Andre søndag i advent | 2026-12-06 | 68 days remaining | Memorial Days |
Tredje søndag i advent | 2026-12-13 | 75 days remaining | Memorial Days |
Fjerde søndag i advent | 2026-12-20 | 82 days remaining | Memorial Days |
Julaften | 2026-12-24 | 86 days remaining | Bank Holidays |
Første Juledag | 2026-12-25 | 87 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Andre juledag | 2026-12-26 | 88 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Nyttårsaften | 2026-12-31 | 93 days remaining | Bank Holidays |
Norway 2026 Holiday Planning Highlights
Norway has 12 public holidays in 2026. The insights below are calculated directly from the holiday dates on this page and can help you plan your time off.
Long weekends without taking leave
The following 4 breaks require no time off, as the holidays are already connected to a weekend.
- Skjærtorsdag: 2026-04-02 to 2026-04-06, 5 consecutive days
- Arbeidernes dag: 2026-05-01 to 2026-05-03, 3 consecutive days
- Første pinsedag: 2026-05-23 to 2026-05-25, 3 consecutive days
- Første Juledag: 2026-12-25 to 2026-12-27, 3 consecutive days
Take 1 day off for 4+ consecutive days
The following 3 opportunities require taking just 1 day off between a holiday and a weekend to create at least 4 consecutive days of rest.
- Første nyttårsdag: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2026-01-01 to 2026-01-04
- Kristi himmelfartsdag: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2026-05-14 to 2026-05-17
- Grunnlovsdagen: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2026-05-14 to 2026-05-17
In 2026, 4 public holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday. Whether Norway provides substitute holidays depends on the official announcement.
5 is the busiest holiday month, with 5 public holidays.