Public holidays

Norway public holidays 2026

Every public holiday in Norway for 2026, plus the bridge days that turn them into long weekends. Want the most efficient plan for your leave? Plan your 2026 leave →

The best long weekends in Norway, 2026

  • Langfredag — 2026-04-03 (Friday). Falls on a Friday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
  • Andre påskedag — 2026-04-06 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
  • Første mai — 2026-05-01 (Friday). Falls on a Friday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
  • Andre pinsedag — 2026-05-25 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
  • Første juledag — 2026-12-25 (Friday). Falls on a Friday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
  • Første nyttårsdag — 2026-01-01 (Thursday). Bridge the Friday for a 4-day weekend. (1 leave day → 4 days off)
  • Skjærtorsdag — 2026-04-02 (Thursday). Bridge the Friday for a 4-day weekend. (1 leave day → 4 days off)
  • Kristi himmelfartsdag — 2026-05-14 (Thursday). Bridge the Friday for a 4-day weekend. (1 leave day → 4 days off)

All Norway public holidays in 2026

DateDayHoliday
2026-01-01ThursdayFørste nyttårsdag
2026-04-02ThursdaySkjærtorsdag
2026-04-03FridayLangfredag
2026-04-05SundayFørste påskedag
2026-04-06MondayAndre påskedag
2026-05-01FridayFørste mai
2026-05-14ThursdayKristi himmelfartsdag
2026-05-17SundaySyttende mai
2026-05-24SundayFørste pinsedag
2026-05-25MondayAndre pinsedag
2026-12-25FridayFørste juledag
2026-12-26SaturdayAndre juledag

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