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Public Holidays in Norway 2027

Julien Sicard

Published

November 3, 2026

Updated

November 3, 2026

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS IN NORWAY, 2027

Norway has 12 public holidays in 2027, plus every Sunday: 10 under the Public Holidays Act and 1 and 17 May under their own law. Whit Monday and Constitution Day both fall on Monday 17 May, so there are 11 dates. 6 of them are weekdays: 1 January, 25, 26 and 29 March, 6 May and 17 May.

Dates on a weekday

Dates on a weekend

Easter break

25 to 29 March

Constitution Day

Monday 17 May

Norwegian public holidays come from 2 laws. The Public Holidays Act of 1995 (helligdagsfredloven), § 2, lists Sundays and 10 named holidays. A separate law makes 1 May and 17 May public holidays equal to Sundays. Easter, Ascension Day and Whitsun move with Easter, which is on 28 March in 2027. A holiday that falls on a weekend is not moved.

Public holidays in Norway, 2027

<table class="ert-table"><thead><tr><th>Date</th><th>Day</th><th>Public holiday</th><th>Norwegian name</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1 January</td><td>Friday</td><td>New Year's Day</td><td>Nyttårsdag</td></tr><tr><td>25 March</td><td>Thursday</td><td>Maundy Thursday</td><td>Skjærtorsdag</td></tr><tr><td>26 March</td><td>Friday</td><td>Good Friday</td><td>Langfredag</td></tr><tr><td>28 March</td><td>Sunday</td><td>Easter Sunday</td><td>Første påskedag</td></tr><tr><td>29 March</td><td>Monday</td><td>Easter Monday</td><td>Andre påskedag</td></tr><tr><td>1 May</td><td>Saturday</td><td>Labor Day</td><td>1. mai</td></tr><tr><td>6 May</td><td>Thursday</td><td>Ascension Day</td><td>Kristi himmelfartsdag</td></tr><tr><td>16 May</td><td>Sunday</td><td>Whit Sunday</td><td>Første pinsedag</td></tr><tr><td>17 May</td><td>Monday</td><td>Constitution Day</td><td>17. mai</td></tr><tr><td>17 May</td><td>Monday</td><td>Whit Monday</td><td>Andre pinsedag</td></tr><tr><td>25 December</td><td>Saturday</td><td>Christmas Day</td><td>Første juledag</td></tr><tr><td>26 December</td><td>Sunday</td><td>Boxing Day</td><td>Andre juledag</td></tr></tbody></table>

The rule behind each Norwegian public holiday

<table class="ert-table"><thead><tr><th>Public holiday</th><th>Rule</th><th>Law</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>New Year's Day</td><td>1 January</td><td>Public Holidays Act (helligdagsfredloven), § 2</td></tr><tr><td>Maundy Thursday</td><td>The Thursday before Easter Sunday</td><td>Public Holidays Act (helligdagsfredloven), § 2</td></tr><tr><td>Good Friday</td><td>The Friday before Easter Sunday</td><td>Public Holidays Act (helligdagsfredloven), § 2</td></tr><tr><td>Easter Sunday</td><td>The Sunday after the first full moon on or after 21 March</td><td>Public Holidays Act (helligdagsfredloven), § 2</td></tr><tr><td>Easter Monday</td><td>The day after Easter Sunday</td><td>Public Holidays Act (helligdagsfredloven), § 2</td></tr><tr><td>Labor Day</td><td>1 May</td><td>Act on 1 and 17 May, § 1</td></tr><tr><td>Ascension Day</td><td>The 6th Thursday after Easter Sunday (39 days after)</td><td>Public Holidays Act (helligdagsfredloven), § 2</td></tr><tr><td>Whit Sunday</td><td>The 7th Sunday after Easter Sunday</td><td>Public Holidays Act (helligdagsfredloven), § 2</td></tr><tr><td>Constitution Day</td><td>17 May</td><td>Act on 1 and 17 May, § 1</td></tr><tr><td>Whit Monday</td><td>The day after Whit Sunday</td><td>Public Holidays Act (helligdagsfredloven), § 2</td></tr><tr><td>Christmas Day</td><td>25 December</td><td>Public Holidays Act (helligdagsfredloven), § 2</td></tr><tr><td>Boxing Day</td><td>26 December</td><td>Public Holidays Act (helligdagsfredloven), § 2</td></tr><tr><td>Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve</td><td>Not public holidays</td><td>Not listed in either law</td></tr></tbody></table>

What this means for remote teams

Easter is the long break in Norway in 2027. Maundy Thursday and Good Friday on 25 and 26 March and Easter Monday on 29 March give 5 days off in a row from Thursday to Monday. Ascension Day on Thursday 6 May sits next to a Friday that many people take off. Whit Monday and Constitution Day fall on the same Monday, 17 May, so the country gets 1 day off for 2 holidays. Labor Day on 1 May falls on a Saturday, and Christmas Day and Boxing Day on a weekend. Under the law on 1 and 17 May, the employer pays full pay for those days when they do not fall on a Sunday or another holiday, for employees with at least 30 days of service. Plan releases and meetings around these dates if part of your team is in Norway.

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This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change and collective agreements can set different terms. Confirm with a local accountant or lawyer before you hire.

Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays does Norway have in 2027?

12, plus every Sunday. Whit Monday and Constitution Day both fall on 17 May, so they cover 11 dates, and 6 of those are weekdays.

When is Easter in Norway in 2027?

Maundy Thursday is 25 March, Good Friday 26 March, Easter Sunday 28 March and Easter Monday 29 March 2027. All 4 are public holidays.

Is 17 May a public holiday in Norway?

Yes. Constitution Day, 17 May, is a public holiday under its own law, together with 1 May. In 2027 it is a Monday and also Whit Monday.

Are holidays that fall on a weekend moved in Norway?

No. The laws set the dates and do not move a holiday to a weekday when it falls on a Saturday or Sunday.

Is Christmas Eve a public holiday in Norway?

No. Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve are not public holidays under either law. Christmas Day and Boxing Day are.

Sources

Kultur- og likestillingsdepartementet, Høringsnotat on helligdagsfred, 2026, section 2.1 (helligdagsfredloven § 2). Checked 3 Nov 2026.
Arbeidstilsynet, Lov om 1. og 17. mai som høgtidsdager. Checked 3 Nov 2026.

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Julien Sicard

Founder, Euro Remote Talent

Julien founded Euro Remote Talent, which helps people in Europe find remote jobs and places European remote professionals with remote companies.

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Public Holidays in Norway 2027

Public holidays in Norway, 2027

The rule behind each Norwegian public holiday

What this means for remote teams

Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays does Norway have in 2027?

When is Easter in Norway in 2027?

Is 17 May a public holiday in Norway?

Are holidays that fall on a weekend moved in Norway?

Is Christmas Eve a public holiday in Norway?

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