Norway Public Holidays 2026
Norway observes 12 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
2026 at a glance
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All holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 21 | Wednesday | Birthday of Princess Ingrid Alexandra | Observance |
| Feb 6 | Friday | Day of the Sami people | Observance |
| Feb 8 | Sunday | Mother's Day | Observance |
| Feb 14 | Saturday | Valentine's Day | Observance |
| Feb 15 | Sunday | Carnival | Observance |
| Feb 18 | Wednesday | Ash Wednesday | Observance |
| Feb 21 | Saturday | Birthday of King Harald V | Observance |
| Mar 8 | Sunday | International Women's Day | Observance |
| Mar 29 | Sunday | Palm Sunday | Observance |
| Apr 1 | Wednesday | April Fools' Day | Observance |
| Apr 2 | Thursday | Maundy Thursday | Public |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Public |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 8 | Friday | Liberation Day | Observance |
| May 14 | Thursday | Ascension Day | Public |
| May 17 | Sunday | Constitution Day | Public |
| May 24 | Sunday | Pentecost | Public |
| May 25 | Monday | Whit Monday | Public |
| Jun 7 | Sunday | Union Dissolution Day | Observance |
| Jun 23 | Tuesday | Midsummar Eve | Observance |
| Jul 4 | Saturday | Birthday of Queen Sonja | Observance |
| Jul 20 | Monday | Birthday of Crown Prince Haakon Magnus | Observance |
| Jul 29 | Wednesday | Olsok | Optional |
| Aug 19 | Wednesday | Birthday of Crown Princess Mette-Marit | Observance |
| Nov 1 | Sunday | All Saints' Day | Observance |
| Nov 8 | Sunday | Father's Day | Observance |
| Nov 29 | Sunday | First Sunday of Advent | Observance |
| Dec 6 | Sunday | Second Sunday of Advent | Observance |
| Dec 13 | Sunday | Third Sunday of Advent | Observance |
| Dec 20 | Sunday | Fourth Sunday of Advent | Observance |
| Dec 24 | Thursday | Christmas Eve | Bank |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day | Public |
| Dec 31 | Thursday | New Year's Eve | Bank |
Data source: the open-source date-holidays dataset. Verify critical dates with official government sources. · Last updated: July 20, 2026
About public holidays in Norway
Public holidays in Norway are days when most schools, banks, government offices and many businesses are closed nationwide. Dates for religious and lunar-calendar holidays can shift from year to year, and governments occasionally move observed dates when a holiday falls on a weekend. Always confirm critical dates with an official source before booking travel or scheduling business.
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Norway have in 2026?
- Norway has 12 nationwide public holidays in 2026, plus additional observances and regional holidays.
- What is the next public holiday in Norway?
- The next public holiday in Norway is Christmas Day on December 25, 2026.
- Are shops and banks closed on public holidays in Norway?
- On nationwide public holidays most banks, government offices and schools in Norway close. Shop opening hours vary by region and by holiday — major holidays usually mean reduced hours or full closure.