Norway Public Holidays 2026
In 2026, there are 12 public holidays across Norway. The year opens with Første nyttårsdag on January 1, 2026 and closes with Andre juledag on December 26, 2026. 4 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday this year, so the number of extra days away from the desk depends on the calendar.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Første nyttårsdag | January 1, 2026 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| Skjærtorsdag | April 2, 2026 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| Langfredag | April 3, 2026 | Friday | Public holiday |
| Første påskedag | April 5, 2026 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Andre påskedag | April 6, 2026 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Arbeidernes dag | May 1, 2026 | Friday | Public holiday |
| Kristi himmelfartsdag | May 14, 2026 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| Grunnlovsdagen | May 17, 2026 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Første pinsedag | May 24, 2026 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Andre pinsedag | May 25, 2026 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Første Juledag | December 25, 2026 | Friday | Public holiday |
| Andre juledag | December 26, 2026 | SaturdayWeekend | Public holiday |
May is the densest month for holidays, which tends to shape travel and shopping patterns. The table below lists every Norway public holiday for 2026 with its exact date and the weekday it falls on, so you can see the long weekends at a glance. Only nationwide public holidays are included here, which keeps the Norway calendar clean and comparable.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Norway have in 2026?
Norway has 12 national public holidays in 2026. The first is Første nyttårsdag on January 1, 2026 and the last is Andre juledag on December 26, 2026.
What is the first public holiday of 2026 in Norway?
The first public holiday of 2026 is Første nyttårsdag, which falls on January 1, 2026, a Thursday.
What is the last public holiday of 2026 in Norway?
The final national public holiday of 2026 is Andre juledag on December 26, 2026, a Saturday.
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: