🇳🇴Norway - 2026 Complete Holiday List
View the complete list of holidays for Norway in 2026, including all statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school vacations, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 37 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
Første nyttårsdag | 2026-01-01 | 276 days ago | Public Holidays |
H.K.H. prinsesse Ingrid Alexandra | 2026-01-21 | 256 days ago | Memorial Days |
Samefolkets dag | 2026-02-06 | 240 days ago | Memorial Days |
Morsdag | 2026-02-08 | 238 days ago | Memorial Days |
Valentinsdag | 2026-02-14 | 232 days ago | Memorial Days |
Fastelavn | 2026-02-15 | 231 days ago | Memorial Days |
Askeonsdag | 2026-02-18 | 228 days ago | Memorial Days |
H.M. kong Harald V | 2026-02-21 | 225 days ago | Memorial Days |
Kvinnedagen | 2026-03-08 | 210 days ago | Memorial Days |
Palmesøndag | 2026-03-29 | 189 days ago | Memorial Days |
Aprilsnarr | 2026-04-01 | 186 days ago | Memorial Days |
Skjærtorsdag | 2026-04-02 | 185 days ago | Public Holidays |
Langfredag | 2026-04-03 | 184 days ago | Public Holidays |
Første påskedag | 2026-04-05 | 182 days ago | Public Holidays |
Andre påskedag | 2026-04-06 | 181 days ago | Public Holidays |
Arbeidernes dag | 2026-05-01 | 156 days ago | Public Holidays |
Frigjøringsdagen | 2026-05-08 | 149 days ago | Memorial Days |
Kristi himmelfartsdag | 2026-05-14 | 143 days ago | Public Holidays |
Grunnlovsdagen | 2026-05-17 | 140 days ago | Public Holidays |
Første pinsedag | 2026-05-24 | 133 days ago | Public Holidays |
Andre pinsedag | 2026-05-25 | 132 days ago | Public Holidays |
Unionsoppløsningen | 2026-06-07 | 119 days ago | Memorial Days |
Sankthansaften | 2026-06-23 | 103 days ago | Memorial Days |
H.M. dronning Sonja | 2026-07-04 | 92 days ago | Memorial Days |
H.K.H. kronprins Haakon Magnus | 2026-07-20 | 76 days ago | Memorial Days |
Olsok | 2026-07-29 | 67 days ago | Optional Holidays |
H.K.H. kronprinsesse Mette-Marit | 2026-08-19 | 46 days ago | Memorial Days |
Allehelgensaften | 2026-11-01 | 28 days remaining | Memorial Days |
Farsdag | 2026-11-08 | 35 days remaining | Memorial Days |
Første søndag i advent | 2026-11-29 | 56 days remaining | Memorial Days |
Andre søndag i advent | 2026-12-06 | 63 days remaining | Memorial Days |
Tredje søndag i advent | 2026-12-13 | 70 days remaining | Memorial Days |
Fjerde søndag i advent | 2026-12-20 | 77 days remaining | Memorial Days |
Julaften | 2026-12-24 | 81 days remaining | Bank Holidays |
Første Juledag | 2026-12-25 | 82 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Andre juledag | 2026-12-26 | 83 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Nyttårsaften | 2026-12-31 | 88 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 time off
The following 4 breaks require no time off because 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 time off, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2026-01-01 to 2026-01-04
- Kristi himmelfartsdag: after taking time off, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2026-05-14 to 2026-05-17
- Grunnlovsdagen: after taking time off, 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.