Public Holidays in Svalbard and Jan Mayen 1978

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Public Holidays in Svalbard and Jan Mayen 1978

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Første nyttårsdagPublic holidayWeekend
New Year's Day
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Days off: Dec 31–Jan 23-day weekend
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SkjærtorsdagPublic holiday
Maundy Thursday
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LangfredagPublic holiday
Good Friday
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Første påskedagPublic holidayWeekend
Easter Sunday
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Andre påskedagPublic holiday
Easter Monday
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Days off: Mar 22–287-day weekend
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Første maiPublic holiday
May Day
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Kristi himmelfartsdagPublic holiday
Ascension Day
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Første pinsedagPublic holidayWeekend
Pentecost
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Andre pinsedagPublic holiday
Whit Monday
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Syttende maiPublic holiday
Constitution Day
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Take May 16 off
Days off: May 13–175-day weekend
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Første juledagPublic holiday
Christmas Day
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Andre juledagPublic holiday
Second day of Christmas
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Take Dec 27 off
Days off: Dec 23–275-day weekend

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Public Holidays in Svalbard and Jan Mayen

Første nyttårsdag

1 Jan 1978

New Year’s Day in Svalbard and Jan Mayen is quiet and family‑focused after midnight celebrations. With polar winter conditions, most people spend the day indoors.

Skjærtorsdag

23 Mar 1978

Maundy Thursday begins the Easter holidays. The pace of life slows, with church services and quiet traditions.

Langfredag

24 Mar 1978

Good Friday is observed with reflection and worship. Many services close, and communities keep a calm holiday rhythm.

Første påskedag

26 Mar 1978

Easter Sunday is celebrated with church services and family meals, even in the Arctic setting.

Andre påskedag

27 Mar 1978

Easter Monday extends the holiday weekend, offering a restful day and time for family gatherings.

Første mai

1 May 1978

This is a public holiday in Svalbard and Jan Mayen.

Kristi himmelfartsdag

4 May 1978

Ascension Day is a Christian holiday marked by church services and a calm day off.

Første pinsedag

14 May 1978

This is a public holiday in Svalbard and Jan Mayen.

Andre pinsedag

15 May 1978

Whit Monday provides an additional day of rest after Pentecost, often spent at home or with local community gatherings.

Syttende mai

17 May 1978

Constitution Day on May 17 is Norway’s National Day and is observed in Svalbard with flags, small parades, and community celebrations.

Første juledag

25 Dec 1978

Christmas Day is a peaceful holiday in the polar night, focused on family meals and warm indoor celebrations.

Andre juledag

26 Dec 1978

The Second Day of Christmas continues the festive period with relaxed visits and quiet gatherings.

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