Svalbard & Jan Mayen Public Holidays 2026
Svalbard & Jan Mayen 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.
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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 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 2026?
- Svalbard & Jan Mayen has 12 nationwide public holidays in 2026, plus additional observances and regional holidays.
- What is the next public holiday in Svalbard & Jan Mayen?
- The next public holiday in Svalbard & Jan Mayen is Christmas Day on December 25, 2026.
- 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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