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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