Maundy ThursdayThursday, April 2, 2026
ConfirmedNorway
CHRISTIAN HOLIDAYSNorway Christian Holidays and Helligdager
Norway’s calendar of helligdager is shaped by Easter, Ascension, Pentecost and Christmas. This guide presents the protected Christian subset for 2026–2028 and distinguishes religious origin from working-time consequences.
Norway Christian Holidays 2026
Only dates mapped to this specific holiday classification are shown.
Good FridayFriday, April 3, 2026
ConfirmedEaster SundaySunday, April 5, 2026
ConfirmedEaster MondayMonday, April 6, 2026
ConfirmedAscension DayThursday, May 14, 2026
ConfirmedPentecostSunday, May 24, 2026
ConfirmedChristmas DayFriday, December 25, 2026
ConfirmedNorway Christian Holidays 2027
Only dates mapped to this specific holiday classification are shown.
Maundy ThursdayThursday, March 25, 2027
ConfirmedGood FridayFriday, March 26, 2027
ConfirmedEaster SundaySunday, March 28, 2027
ConfirmedEaster MondayMonday, March 29, 2027
ConfirmedAscension DayThursday, May 6, 2027
ConfirmedPentecostSunday, May 16, 2027
ConfirmedChristmas DaySaturday, December 25, 2027
ConfirmedNorway Christian Holidays 2028
Only dates mapped to this specific holiday classification are shown.
Maundy ThursdayThursday, April 13, 2028
ConfirmedGood FridayFriday, April 14, 2028
ConfirmedEaster SundaySunday, April 16, 2028
ConfirmedEaster MondayMonday, April 17, 2028
ConfirmedAscension DayThursday, May 25, 2028
ConfirmedPentecostSunday, June 4, 2028
ConfirmedChristmas DayMonday, December 25, 2028
ConfirmedCountry context
Norwegian working-environment law regulates work on Sundays and public holidays, with special provisions around Easter, Pentecost and Christmas. The Holidays Act separately governs annual vacation and holiday pay.
Coverage and entitlement
The English phrase “Christian holidays” describes the selected calendar, not a promise of identical pay or closure treatment for every employee or every church observance.
Calendar interpretation
Dates in this calendar carry traditions specific to Norway Christian Holidays. Observance can involve worship, family gatherings, community events and seasonal customs; practices differ among communities and individuals.
Workplace impact
Do not infer universal office closure from religious classification alone. Use the current official calendar, employment law and applicable contract when planning work.
Banking impact
Bank hours, payment cut-offs and settlement schedules can change on official public holidays. Institution notices remain the operational source.
Schools and institutions
School and academic calendars are issued separately and may contain longer breaks or institution-specific observances.
Travel planning
Transport demand and opening hours can change around major festivals. Confirm official dates and operator schedules, especially for lunar or otherwise movable occasions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does every listed religious date close all workplaces?
No. Religious classification and legal holiday entitlement are different questions.
Why can some dates change?
Lunar and movable feasts may depend on calculation, observation or a later official announcement.
Are 2026, 2027 and 2028 shown on separate indexable pages?
No. One canonical evergreen guide provides an internal year selector.
Is this every religious observance in the country?
No. It contains the protected identities approved for this classified calendar.