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Holidays and Flag Days to Know in Norway 2020

The important Norwegian dates of 2020 to know include public holidays, flag days, and cultural festivals of all kinds. Whether you’re wondering when to send your mom flowers for Mother’s Day or need to know each of the Christmas advents, our calendar will keep you up-to-date!

 
 

What is a flag day in Norway?

Flag days are days that have been decreed as dates on which to fly the Norwegian flag. On flag days in Norway, businesses are not closed nor are there special hours. All national institutions must fly the flag on these dates, while private institutions and people are not obligated to do so (though many do).

The birthdays of adult royals are flag days. Some public holidays are also flag days, such as Easter and Christmas.

 


 

What is a public holiday in Norway?

Public holidays are nation-wide holidays when public offices, institutions, and administrative buildings are closed. Some private businesses are closed, but many stay open, including a fair number of restaurants, shops, and grocery stores. This changes frequently so check individual websites for holiday opening hours if you’re not sure.

Here are the public holidays, flag days, and important dates to know in Norway 2020.

Also, you can download all these dates for your iCal!

January in Norway

Flag Day?

Holiday?

Date

Holiday Name

1 JanuaryNew Year’s Day: Første nyttårsdag
21 JanuaryPrincess Ingrid Alexandra’s birthday
22 – 24 JanuaryOslo Design Fair

 


 

February in Norway

Flag Day?

Holiday?

Date

Holiday Name

6 FebruaryThe Saami National Day: Samenes nasjonaldag
9 FebruaryMother’s Day: Morsdag
21 FebruaryKing Harald V’s Day

 
 

March in Norway

No holidays or flag days in March this year

 


 

April in Norway

Flag Day?

Holiday?

Date

Holiday Name

9 AprilMaundy Thursday: Skjærtorsdag
10 AprilGood Friday: Langfredag
12 AprilEaster Sunday: Første påskedag
12 AprilEaster Monday: Andre påskedag

 
 

May in Norway

Flag Day?

Holiday?

Date

Holiday Name

1 MayInternational Worker’s Day: Første mai
8 MayNorway’s Liberation Day: Frigjøringsdagen
17 MayConstitution Day: Syttende mai or Grunnlovsdagen
21 MayAscension Day: Kristi himmelfartsdag
31 MayWhit Sunday/Pentecost: Første pinsedag

 


 

June in Norway

Flag Day?

Holiday?

Date

Holiday Name

1 JuneWhit Monday/Pentecost Day: Andre pinsedag
7 JuneDissolution of union with Sweden
23 JuneMidsummer’s Eve: Jonsok

 
 

July in Norway

Flag Day?

Holiday?

Date

Holiday Name

4 JulyQueen Sonja’s birthday
20 JulyCrown Prince Haakon’s birthday
29 JulySt. Olaf’s day: Olsok

 


 

August in Norway

Flag Day?

Holiday?

Date

Holiday Name

19 AugustCrown Princess Mette Marit’s birthday

 
 

September in Norway

Flag Day?

Holiday?

Date

Holiday Name

19 SeptemberOslo Marathon

 


 

October in Norway

Flag Day?

Holiday?

Date

Holiday Name

31 OctoberHalloween

 
 

November in Norway

Flag Day?

Holiday?

Date

Holiday Name

8 NovemberFather’s Day: Farsdag
29 NovemberFirst advent

 


 

December in Norway

Flag Day?

Holiday?

Date

Holiday Name

6 DecemberSecond advent
13 DecemberSt Lucy’s Day: Luciadag
20 DecemberThird advent
24 DecemberChristmas Eve: Juleaften
25 DecemberChristmas Day: Første juledag
26 DecemberSecond Day of Christmas: Andre juledag
31 DecemberNew Year’s Eve: Nyttårsaften

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