Norwegian Public Holidays 2026
Norway has 12 public holidays (red days) in 2026. On these days, most workplaces and schools are closed.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day New Year's Day marks the start of the new year. |
| 2 Apr 2026 | Thursday | Maundy Thursday Maundy Thursday is the Thursday before Easter, commemorating Jesus' Last Supper. |
| 3 Apr 2026 | Friday | Good Friday Good Friday is the Friday before Easter, commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus. |
| 5 Apr 2026 | Sunday | Easter Sunday Easter Sunday celebrates the resurrection of Jesus. |
| 6 Apr 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday. |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Labour Day International Workers' Day, also known as May Day. |
| 17 May 2026 | Sunday | Constitution Day Norway's Constitution Day celebrates the constitution of 1814. |
| 14 May 2026 | Thursday | Ascension Day Ascension Day is observed 39 days after Easter. |
| 24 May 2026 | Sunday | Whit Sunday Whit Sunday is celebrated 49 days after Easter. |
| 25 May 2026 | Monday | Whit Monday Whit Monday is the day after Whit Sunday. |
| 25 Dec 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day Christmas Day celebrates the birth of Jesus. |
| 26 Dec 2026 | Saturday | Second Day of Christmas The Second Day of Christmas, also known as Boxing Day in some countries. |
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