Holidays & Time

Svalbard & Jan Mayen Public Holidays 2025

Svalbard & Jan Mayen observes 12 public holidays in 2025. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.

2025 at a glance

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January

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February

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March

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April

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May

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July

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August

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September

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October

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November

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December

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All holidays in 2025

DateDayHolidayType
Jan 1WednesdayNew Year's DayPublic
Jan 21TuesdayBirthday of Princess Ingrid AlexandraObservance
Feb 6ThursdayDay of the Sami peopleObservance
Feb 9SundayMother's DayObservance
Feb 14FridayValentine's DayObservance
Feb 21FridayBirthday of King Harald VObservance
Mar 2SundayCarnivalObservance
Mar 5WednesdayAsh WednesdayObservance
Mar 8SaturdayInternational Women's DayObservance
Apr 1TuesdayApril Fools' DayObservance
Apr 13SundayPalm SundayObservance
Apr 17ThursdayMaundy ThursdayPublic
Apr 18FridayGood FridayPublic
Apr 20SundayEaster SundayPublic
Apr 21MondayEaster MondayPublic
May 1ThursdayLabour DayPublic
May 8ThursdayLiberation DayObservance
May 17SaturdayConstitution DayPublic
May 29ThursdayAscension DayPublic
Jun 7SaturdayUnion Dissolution DayObservance
Jun 8SundayPentecostPublic
Jun 9MondayWhit MondayPublic
Jun 23MondayMidsummar EveObservance
Jul 4FridayBirthday of Queen SonjaObservance
Jul 20SundayBirthday of Crown Prince Haakon MagnusObservance
Jul 29TuesdayOlsokOptional
Aug 19TuesdayBirthday of Crown Princess Mette-MaritObservance
Nov 2SundayAll Saints' DayObservance
Nov 9SundayFather's DayObservance
Nov 30SundayFirst Sunday of AdventObservance
Dec 7SundaySecond Sunday of AdventObservance
Dec 14SundayThird Sunday of AdventObservance
Dec 21SundayFourth Sunday of AdventObservance
Dec 24WednesdayChristmas EveBank
Dec 25ThursdayChristmas DayPublic
Dec 26FridayBoxing DayPublic
Dec 31WednesdayNew Year's EveBank

Data source: the open-source date-holidays dataset. Verify critical dates with official government sources. · Last updated: July 20, 2026

About public holidays in Svalbard & Jan Mayen

Public holidays in Svalbard & Jan Mayen 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 Svalbard & Jan Mayen have in 2025?
Svalbard & Jan Mayen has 12 nationwide public holidays in 2025, plus additional observances and regional holidays.
Are shops and banks closed on public holidays in Svalbard & Jan Mayen?
On nationwide public holidays most banks, government offices and schools in Svalbard & Jan Mayen close. Shop opening hours vary by region and by holiday — major holidays usually mean reduced hours or full closure.

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