Public Holidays in Norway, 2027
See all 12 public holidays and which day of the week they fall on.
Planning a day off?
If you work part-time or choose a daycare day, Sunday gives you the most public holidays in 2027 (3 days). That's 3 more free days than Wednesday.
Planning a roster?
For scheduling: Sunday is your most disrupted weekday over 2027 with 3 public holidays. Plan for reduced coverage or higher absence rates on Sundays.
Holiday breakdown by weekday
Sunday 3 holidays
2027
- Sun 28 Mar Easter Sunday (Første påskedag)
- Sun 16 May Pentecost (Første pinsedag)
- Sun 26 Dec St. Stephen's Day (Andre juledag)
Monday 3 holidays
2027
- Mon 29 Mar Easter Monday (Andre påskedag)
- Mon 17 May Constitution Day (Syttende mai)
- Mon 17 May Whit Monday (Andre pinsedag)
Thursday 2 holidays
2027
- Thu 25 Mar Maundy Thursday (Skjærtorsdag)
- Thu 6 May Ascension Day (Kristi himmelfartsdag)
Friday 2 holidays
2027
- Fri 1 Jan New Year's Day (Første nyttårsdag)
- Fri 26 Mar Good Friday (Langfredag)
Saturday 2 holidays
2027
- Sat 1 May Labour Day (Første mai)
- Sat 25 Dec Christmas Day (Første juledag)
Working days overview
| Month | 2027 |
|---|---|
| January | 20 (-1) |
| February | 20 |
| March | 20 (-3) |
| April | 22 |
| May | 19 (-2) |
| June | 22 |
| July | 22 |
| August | 22 |
| September | 22 |
| October | 21 |
| November | 22 |
| December | 23 |
| Total | 255 |
Long weekends in 2027
1 Jan - 3 Jan
25 Mar - 29 Mar
6 May - 9 May
Requires a bridge day
15 May - 17 May
Scheduling impact for Norway
Norway’s holiday calendar is compact but spring is dense. Easter, Labour Day, Constitution Day, Ascension, and Whit Monday can stack several short weeks close together.
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