Holidays in Norway in 2026
This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Norway in 2026. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Norway.
| Holiday name | Holiday location / Date | Holiday type |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Norway January 1 2026, Thursday |
National |
| Princess Ingrid Alexandra's day | Norway January 21 2026, Wednesday |
Flag day |
| The Saami people's day | Norway February 6 2026, Friday |
Flag day |
| Mother's Day | Norway February 8 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| Valentine's Day | Norway February 14 2026, Saturday |
Observance |
| Carnival | Norway February 15 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| King Harald V's day | Norway February 21 2026, Saturday |
Flag day |
| March Equinox | Norway March 20 2026, Friday |
Seasonal |
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Norway March 29 2026, Sunday |
Clock change |
| Palm Sunday | Norway March 29 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| Maundy Thursday | Norway April 2 2026, Thursday |
National |
| Good Friday | Norway April 3 2026, Friday |
National |
| Holy Saturday | Norway April 4 2026, Saturday |
Observance |
| Easter Sunday | Norway April 5 2026, Sunday |
National |
| Easter Monday | Norway April 6 2026, Monday |
National |
| Labor day | Norway May 1 2026, Friday |
National |
| Day of liberation | Norway May 8 2026, Friday |
Observance |
| Ascension Day | Norway May 14 2026, Thursday |
National |
| 17 May Constitution Day (1814) | Norway May 17 2026, Sunday |
National |
| Pentecost Eve | Norway May 23 2026, Saturday |
Observance |
| Whit Sunday | Norway May 24 2026, Sunday |
National |
| Whit Monday | Norway May 25 2026, Monday |
National |
| Dissolution of union with Sweden (1905) | Norway June 7 2026, Sunday |
Flag day |
| June Solstice | Norway June 21 2026, Sunday |
Seasonal |
| Midsummer Eve | Norway June 23 2026, Tuesday |
Observance |
| St. John's day | Norway June 24 2026, Wednesday |
Observance |
| Queen Sonja's day | Norway July 4 2026, Saturday |
Flag day |
| Crown Prince Haakon's day | Norway July 20 2026, Monday |
Flag day |
| St. Olaf's day | Norway July 29 2026, Wednesday |
Flag day |
| Crown Princess Mette-Marit's day | Norway August 19 2026, Wednesday |
Flag day |
| September Equinox | Norway September 23 2026, Wednesday |
Seasonal |
| United Nations Day | Norway October 24 2026, Saturday |
Observance |
| Daylight Saving Time ends | Norway October 25 2026, Sunday |
Clock change |
| Halloween | Norway October 31 2026, Saturday |
Observance |
| Father's Day | Norway November 8 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| First Advent Sunday | Norway November 29 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| Second Advent Sunday | Norway December 6 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| Third Advent Sunday | Norway December 13 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| Fourth Advent Sunday | Norway December 20 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| December Solstice | Norway December 21 2026, Monday |
Seasonal |
| Christmas Eve | Norway December 24 2026, Thursday |
Observance |
| Christmas Day | Norway December 25 2026, Friday |
National |
| Boxing Day | Norway December 26 2026, Saturday |
National |
| New Year's Eve | Norway December 31 2026, Thursday |
Observance |
Next Years Holidays in Norway