🇳🇴 Public Holidays in Norway 2026
Norway has 13 public and regional holidays in 2026. The next nationwide holiday is Christmas Eve on Thursday, December 24, 2026 (in 61 days).
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| Date | Day | Holiday | Local name | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day Public holiday | Første nyttårsdag | Nationwide |
| April 2, 2026 | Thursday | Maundy Thursday Public holiday | Skjærtorsdag | Nationwide |
| April 3, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday Public holiday | Langfredag | Nationwide |
| April 5, 2026 | Sunday | Easter Sunday Public holiday | Første påskedag | Nationwide |
| April 6, 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday Public holiday | Andre påskedag | Nationwide |
| May 1, 2026 | Friday | Labour Day Public holiday | Første mai | Nationwide |
| May 14, 2026 | Thursday | Ascension Day Public holiday | Kristi himmelfartsdag | Nationwide |
| May 17, 2026 | Sunday | Constitution Day Public holiday | Syttende mai | Nationwide |
| May 24, 2026 | Sunday | Pentecost Public holiday | Første pinsedag | Nationwide |
| May 25, 2026 | Monday | Whit Monday Public holiday | Andre pinsedag | Nationwide |
| December 24, 2026 | Thursday | Christmas Eve Bank holiday | Julaften | Nationwide |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day Public holiday | Første juledag | Nationwide |
| December 26, 2026 | Saturday | St. Stephen's Day Public holiday | Andre juledag | Nationwide |
Regional holidays apply only in the listed states or provinces. Holiday dates are official where published; check with your employer or local authority for any last-minute changes.