Best Days to Take Leave in Norway 2026
Use these holiday-anchored annual leave ideas to turn a few leave days into longer breaks:
- Take Wed, Apr 8 to get 6 days off from Apr 8 to Apr 13. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday.
- Take Tue, Apr 14 to get 6 days off from Apr 9 to Apr 14. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday.
- Take Fri, Jan 2 to get 4 days off from Jan 1 to Jan 4. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by New Year's Day.
- Take Thu, Apr 30 to get 4 days off from Apr 30 to May 3. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Labour Day.
- Take Mon, May 4 to get 4 days off from May 1 to May 4. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Labour Day.
Norway 2026 Long Weekend & Vacation Planning Guide
Discover 7 long weekend and bridge day opportunities in 2026 to maximize your annual leave:
- New Year's Day (2026-01-01, Thursday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Friday off for a 4-day extended mini-vacation (Thu–Sun)!
- Maundy Thursday (2026-04-09, Thursday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Friday off for a 4-day extended mini-vacation (Thu–Sun)!
- Good Friday (2026-04-10, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Easter Monday (2026-04-13, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Labour Day (2026-05-01, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Ascension Day (2026-05-28, Thursday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Friday off for a 4-day extended mini-vacation (Thu–Sun)!
- Christmas Day (2026-12-25, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
Norway Official Public Holidays 2026 Schedule
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 (2026-01-01) | Thu | New Year's Day | Public |
| Apr 9 (2026-04-09) | Thu | Maundy Thursday | Public |
| Apr 10 (2026-04-10) | Fri | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 12 (2026-04-12) | Sun | Easter Sunday | Public |
| Apr 13 (2026-04-13) | Mon | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 (2026-05-01) | Fri | Labour Day | Public |
| May 17 (2026-05-17) | Sun | Norwegian Constitution Day | Public |
| May 28 (2026-05-28) | Thu | Ascension Day | Public |
| Jun 7 (2026-06-07) | Sun | Whit Sunday | Public |
| Dec 25 (2026-12-25) | Fri | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 (2026-12-26) | Sat | Boxing Day | Public |
About Norway Holidays & Observances
Norway observes official red days (røde dager) where commercial shops close and citizens celebrate with traditional folk parades and outdoor trips. Commercial banks, government offices, schools, and financial institutions are typically closed on statutory public holidays.