In Norway, there are 12 public holidays in 2024. These holidays include traditional celebrations such as New Year's Day, Easter, and Christmas, as well as specific Norwegian observances like Constitution Day and Midsummer Eve.
Public holidays in Norway 2024
| Date |
Holiday |
Local Name |
Day |
| January 1 |
New Year's Day |
Nyttårsdag |
Monday |
| April 7 |
Palm Sunday |
Palmesøndag |
Sunday |
| April 11 |
Maundy Thursday |
Skjærtorsdag |
Thursday |
| April 12 |
Good Friday |
Langfredag |
Friday |
| April 14 |
Easter Sunday |
Påskedag |
Sunday |
| April 15 |
Easter Monday |
Andre påskedag |
Monday |
| May 1 |
Labor Day |
Arbeidernes dag |
Wednesday |
| May 17 |
Constitution Day |
Grunnlovsdagen |
Friday |
| May 9 |
Ascension Day |
Kristi Himmelfartsdag |
Thursday |
| May 19 |
Pentecost |
Pinsedag |
Sunday |
| May 20 |
Whit Monday |
Andre pinsedag |
Monday |
| December 25 |
Christmas Day |
Første juledag |
Wednesday |
| December 26 |
St. Stephen's Day |
Andre juledag |
Thursday |
Public holidays in Norway 2025
| Date |
Holiday |
Local Name |
Day |
| January 1 |
New Year's Day |
Nyttårsdag |
Wednesday |
| January 6 |
Epiphany |
Helligtrekongersdag |
Monday |
| April 18 |
Good Friday |
Langfredag |
Friday |
| April 20 |
Easter Sunday |
Påskedag |
Sunday |
| April 21 |
Easter Monday |
Andre påskedag |
Monday |
| May 1 |
Labor Day |
Arbeidernes dag |
Thursday |
| May 17 |
Constitution Day |
Grunnlovsdagen |
Saturday |
| May 29 |
Ascension Day |
Kristi Himmelfartsdag |
Thursday |
| June 8 |
Pentecost |
Pinsedag |
Sunday |
| June 9 |
Whit Monday |
Andre pinsedag |
Monday |
| December 25 |
Christmas Day |
Første juledag |
Thursday |
| December 26 |
St. Stephen's Day |
Andre juledag |
Friday |
Informal holidays in Norway
- Valentine's Day (Valentinsdagen) - February 14
- Mother's Day (Morsdag) - Second Sunday in February
- Father's Day (Farsdag) - Second Sunday in November
- Halloween (Allehelgensaften) - October 31
- Carnival (Fastelavn) - Sunday before Lent (variable date)
Easter in Norway
In Norway, Easter is both a sacred religious holiday and a time for springtime celebrations. In 2025, Easter Sunday falls on April 20th, followed by Easter Monday on April 21st. Many Norwegians take advantage of the long holiday period to enjoy outdoor activities like skiing and hiking in the countryside. The week leading up to Easter is also a popular time for "Påskekrim," a unique Norwegian tradition where people enjoy crime stories, books, and television series, reflecting a peculiar but cherished aspect of Easter in Norway.
Public holidays by country
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