Norway Public Holidays 2027
Complete list of all Norway public holidays 2027 with dates, day of week, and official names. Download .ics for calendar apps.
Norway Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Friday | New Year's Day (Nyttårsdag) | Fixed date |
| Mar 25 | Thursday | Maundy Thursday (Skjærtorsdag) | Thursday before Easter |
| Mar 26 | Friday | Good Friday (Langfredag) | Moveable — Holy Week |
| Mar 28 | Sunday | Easter Sunday (Første påskedag) | Moveable — Holy Week |
| Mar 29 | Monday | Easter Monday (Andre påskedag) | Moveable — Holy Week |
| May 1 | Saturday | Labour Day (Arbeidernes dag) | Fixed date — International Workers' Day |
| May 6 | Thursday | Ascension Day (Kristi himmelfartsdag) | Moveable — 39 days after Easter |
| May 16 | Sunday | Whit Sunday / Pentecost (Første pinsedag) | Moveable — 49 days after Easter |
| May 17 | Monday | Constitution Day & Whit Monday (Grunnlovsdagen / Andre pinsedag) | Fixed date — both holidays coincide in 2027 |
| Dec 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day (Første juledag) | Fixed date |
| Dec 26 | Sunday | Second Day of Christmas (Andre juledag) | Fixed date — Boxing Day equivalent |
Source: Norwegian Government (Regjeringen.no). Last updated: 2026-10-03.
About Norway Public Holidays
Norway observes 10 official public holidays (helligdager) in 2027, established under Norwegian law. These consist of two categories: fixed-date holidays that fall on the same calendar date every year — New Year's Day (January 1), Labour Day (May 1), Constitution Day (May 17), Christmas Day (December 25), and Second Day of Christmas (December 26) — and moveable Christian holidays whose dates shift each year based on the Easter calculation: Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday, Ascension Day, Whit Sunday, and Whit Monday. On all public holidays, most businesses, government offices, schools, and shops are closed. Employees are entitled to a day off with full pay on each public holiday that falls on a normal working day.
A notable feature of 2027 is that Constitution Day (Grunnlovsdagen) and Whit Monday (Andre pinsedag) fall on the same date: Monday, May 17. Constitution Day is Norway's most important national holiday, marking the signing of the Norwegian Constitution on May 17, 1814. Nationwide celebrations include children's parades in traditional dress (bunad), marching bands, and public festivities. Both holidays are fully observed on this date. Labour Day (May 1) falls on a Saturday in 2027, and Christmas Day and Second Day of Christmas fall on Saturday and Sunday respectively — employees whose rest days normally fall on weekdays may be entitled to a compensatory day off depending on their employment agreement or collective bargaining agreement.
Frequently Asked Questions
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This page lists 11 distinct dates for 2027. Statutory rules include Maundy Thursday. The 2027 calendar has 11 distinct dates because Constitution Day and Whit Monday coincide on 17 May.
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Norway's Constitution Day (Grunnlovsdagen), the most celebrated national holiday, falls on Monday, May 17, 2027. It commemorates the signing of the Norwegian Constitution on May 17, 1814. In 2027, May 17 also coincides with Whit Monday (the day after Pentecost), meaning both holidays are observed on the same date. Celebrations typically include children's parades (17. mai-tog), national costumes (bunad), and festivities across the country.
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Long weekends in 2027
Calculated from the holidays listed on this page and a Saturday–Sunday weekend. Regional schedules and employer rules may differ.
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