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Holidays and Flag Days to Know in Norway 2021

The important Norwegian dates of 2021 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!

Here are the public holidays, flag days, and important dates to know in Norway 2021.

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January Holidays in Norway

Date

Holiday Name

Flag Day?

Holiday?

1 January New Year’s Day: Første nyttårsdag
21 January Princess Ingrid Alexandra’s birthday
27 – 29 January Oslo Design Fair

 

 

February Holidays in Norway

Date

Holiday Name

Flag Day?

Holiday?

6 February The Saami National Day: Samenes nasjonaldag
14 February Mother’s Day: Morsdag
21 February King Harald V’s Day

 
 

March Holidays in Norway

No holidays or flag days in March this year

 

 

April Holidays in Norway

Date

Holiday Name

Flag Day?

Holiday?

1 April Maundy Thursday: Skjærtorsdag
2 April Good Friday: Langfredag
4 April Easter Sunday: Første påskedag
5 April Easter Monday: Andre påskedag

 
 

May Holidays in Norway

Date

Holiday Name

Flag Day?

Holiday?

1 May International Worker’s Day: Første mai
8 May Norway’s Liberation Day: Frigjøringsdagen
17 May Constitution Day: Syttende mai or Grunnlovsdagen
13 May Ascension Day: Kristi himmelfartsdag
23 May Whit Sunday/Pentecost: Første pinsedag
24 May Whit Monday/Pentecost Day: Andre pinsedag

 

 

June Holidays in Norway

Date

Holiday Name

Flag Day?

Holiday?

7 June Dissolution of union with Sweden
23 June Midsummer’s Eve: Jonsok

 
 

July Holidays in Norway

Date

Holiday Name

Flag Day?

Holiday?

4 July Queen Sonja’s birthday
20 July Crown Prince Haakon’s birthday
29 July St. Olaf’s day: Olsok

 

 

August Holidays in Norway

Date

Holiday Name

Flag Day?

Holiday?

19 August Crown Princess Mette Marit’s birthday

 
 

September Holidays in Norway

Date

Holiday Name

Flag Day?

Holiday?

 

 

October Holidays in Norway

Date

Holiday Name

Flag Day?

Holiday?

31 October Halloween

 
 

November Holidays in Norway

Date

Holiday Name

Flag Day?

Holiday?

14 November Father’s Day: Farsdag
28 November First advent

 

 

December Holidays in Norway

Date

Holiday Name

Flag Day?

Holiday?

5 December Second advent
12 December Third advent
13 December St Lucy’s Day: Luciadag
19 December Fourth advent
24 December Christmas Eve: Juleaften
25 December Christmas Day: Første juledag
26 December Second Day of Christmas: Andre juledag
31 December New Year’s Eve: Nyttårsaften

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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.

 
 

What are the important holidays in Norway?

The Norwegian calendar is rooted in Christianity. Christmas and Easter are important dates in Norway, even for those who do not celebrate these holidays, as many take vacation from school and work at this time, and there are many secularized cultural events focused on these holidays such as city decorations, television programs, and more. Constitution Day is also an important date in Norway.

 
 

How many public holidays are there in Norway?

There are 12 public holidays in Norway.

 
 

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