Norway Public Holidays 2025
Norway observes 12 national public holidays in 2025. Holidays run from Første nyttårsdag in January through to Andre juledag at the end of the year. Of these, 3 land on a weekend, which is worth checking if you are counting on days off from work.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Første nyttårsdag | January 1, 2025 | Wednesday | Public holiday |
| Skjærtorsdag | April 17, 2025 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| Langfredag | April 18, 2025 | Friday | Public holiday |
| Første påskedag | April 20, 2025 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Andre påskedag | April 21, 2025 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Arbeidernes dag | May 1, 2025 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| Grunnlovsdagen | May 17, 2025 | SaturdayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Kristi himmelfartsdag | May 29, 2025 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| Første pinsedag | June 8, 2025 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Andre pinsedag | June 9, 2025 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Første Juledag | December 25, 2025 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| Andre juledag | December 26, 2025 | Friday | Public holiday |
Expect the most closures around April (4 holidays), so schedule deliveries and appointments with that in mind. Below you will find the full 2025 list for Norway, sorted by date, with the weekday marked for quick planning. We track national holidays only, leaving out regional variations, so the list stays consistent and easy to compare with other countries.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Norway have in 2025?
Norway has 12 national public holidays in 2025. The first is Første nyttårsdag on January 1, 2025 and the last is Andre juledag on December 26, 2025.
What is the first public holiday of 2025 in Norway?
The first public holiday of 2025 is Første nyttårsdag, which falls on January 1, 2025, a Wednesday.
What is the last public holiday of 2025 in Norway?
The final national public holiday of 2025 is Andre juledag on December 26, 2025, a Friday.
Are regional holidays included for Norway?
No. This calendar lists national public holidays only. State, provincial and regional holidays that apply to just part of Norway are not included, which keeps the list consistent across countries.
Other years for Norway
Planning further ahead or looking back? Compare the Norway public holiday calendar across years: